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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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128 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Dirt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dirt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferguson dives on top into guard.
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dirt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dirt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dirt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ferguson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferguson trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Ferguson raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson goes for an armbar but Dirt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dirt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dirt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dirt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferguson trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Josh Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dirt wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson looking to score a takedown here. Dirt is defending well but Ferguson drives through and ends up in Dirt's guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but Dirt is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dirt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ferguson is looking to defend but Dirt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ferguson! Dirt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ferguson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Dirt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Moorer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michaud Korrs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Moorer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Korrs blocks the low kick.
Moorer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korrs thows a body shot but no joy.
Moorer lands a leg kick that knocks Korrs off balance momentarily.
Moorer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korrs blocks a leg kick.
Korrs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moorer.
Moorer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korrs.
Moorer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
Moorer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Moorer there.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
Moorer connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Moorer.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Moorer.
Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moorer.
Moorer stuns Korrs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moorer rushes Korrs and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moorer working hard to break the clinch.
Moorer tries to break the clinch but Korrs is controlling the position.
Moorer is trying to push Korrs away but Korrs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moorer has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korrs has had enough of the clinch but Moorer keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Moorer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korrs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moorer.
Moorer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korrs was covering up waiting for the punch and Moorer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moorer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moorer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moorer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korrs manages to avoid it.
Moorer throws a series of punches but Korrs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moorer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korrs's half guard.
Moorer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorer decides to stand up.
Korrs throws a sloppy head kick and Moorer moves out of range easily.
Korrs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korrs wants to clinch but Moorer slips to the side
and Moorer counters with a left and a right that stings Korrs.
Korrs checks a leg kick.
Moorer misses the jab.
Korrs moves out of range of the leg kick from Moorer.
Dudley Moorer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korrs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moorer.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Moorer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korrs.
Moorer throws a right hand that Korrs ducks under and follows up with a left that Korrs also avoids with ease.
Korrs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Korrs misses.
Korrs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moorer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korrs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorer's efforts to push away.
Korrs tries to land knees in the clinch but Moorer avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moorer manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Moorer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korrs misses with a two punch combination.
Dudley Moorer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korrs doesn't manage to clinch there - Moorer circles away.
Moorer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korrs is able to avoid easily.
Moorer throws a jab but it's blocked by Korrs.
Moorer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korrs trying to stall but Moorer improves his position.
Korrs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moorer wants to break free but Korrs has control.
Moorer can't get the takedown.
Korrs tries to stall but Moorer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korrs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moorer is defending well for now.
Korrs is trying to push Moorer away but Moorer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moorer prevents Korrs from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moorer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moorer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korrs throws a head kick but Moorer moves out of range.
Moorer connects with a body shot.
Michaud Korrs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Moorer misses.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Korrs.
Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korrs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorer was well out of range. Poor timing from Korrs.
Moorer drives through and clinches with Korrs against the cage.
Korrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorer tries to pull guard but Korrs holds him up against the cage and eventually Moorer drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moorer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moorer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Korrs is looking for a sweep. Moorer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moorer stands up out of the half guard.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
Moorer closes the distance and pushes Korrs back into the cage.
Korrs is trying to maintain a safe position but Moorer gets an underhook and turns Korrs into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korrs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaud Korrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Moorer.
Korrs keeps control of Moorer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korrs pushes off an throws an elbow but Moorer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Korrs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moorer avoiding damage.
Moorer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moorer trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Moorer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korrs tries to buck Moorer off but he can't manage it.
Moorer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Moorer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Korrs.
Moorer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moorer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korrs quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moorer in particular looking to stall.
Moorer moves nicely into side control.
Moorer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korrs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Moorer controlling his opponent.
Dudley Moorer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dudley Moorer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moorer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs doesn't manage to clinch there - Moorer circles away.
Moorer misses with a double jab.
Moorer forces Korrs back against the cage and clinches.
Moorer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korrs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moorer slips a jab and a cross from Korrs.
Moorer misses with a two punch combination.
Moorer misses with a two punch combination.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korrs throws a series of punches but Moorer avoids them all with ease.
Moorer misses with a double jab.
Moorer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moorer throws a jab when Korrs was well out of range.
Moorer throws a body punch but Korrs moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moorer.
Korrs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korrs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Moorer misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moorer. Korrs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korrs misses with a low kick.
Korrs moves away from the strike by Moorer.
Moorer blocks a head kick by Korrs.
Moorer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korrs tries to clinch up but Moorer circles away and keeps his distance.
Korrs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorer misses with a looping right.
Korrs tries to clinch
and Moorer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michaud Korrs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moorer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moorer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moorer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Moorer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moorer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!
Dudley Moorer wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Dudley Moorer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im Gonna Kill You . James Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Madik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Madik down! Lang is looking to finish but Madik is intelligently defending himself.
Madik is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang looking to pass the guard.
Madik is still in real trouble! Can Lang finish him?
Lang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madik is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Madik seems to have recovered his senses.
Madik has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Madik has tightened it up now! Lang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sook Madik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burgess Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricardo's choice of entrance music: rage against the machine,,cypress hill how i just kill a man. Burgess Meredith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burgess Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo misses with an uppercut
and Meredith moves into the clinch.
Meredith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meredith blocking some punches.
Ricardo is trying to drag Meredith to the mat but Meredith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ricardo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meredith is defending well.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meredith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burgess Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ricardo.
Meredith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ricardo is trying to maintain the position but Meredith is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Meredith has latched onto it... Big trouble! Meredith pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ricardo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Meredith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burgess Meredith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belcher is fending him off so far but Guida persists. Nope, Belcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Guida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belcher is fending him off so far but Guida persists. Nope, Belcher circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Belcher does no damage.
Belcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Guida has his takedown stuffed
and Belcher counters with a shoot takedown. Guida fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Guida has wrist control.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guida keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guida is pulling down on Belcher's head to control his posture.
Belcher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belcher throws a series of strikes that have Guida backpedaling.
Belcher misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Belcher misses.
Guida misses with a hook. Belcher ducked under it nicely.
Belcher connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Guida! He's out on his feet! Belcher rushes in and drops Guida with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Belcher!
Bob Belcher bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Man has chosen Macho Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Isaiah Ferguson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super Macho Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macho Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Macho Man is having none of it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Macho Man, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Macho Man against the cage but Macho Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macho Man misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macho Man blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Macho Man lands a left and a right that sends Ferguson crashing to the canvas! Macho Man dives into mount looking to finish!
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Isaiah Ferguson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macho Man loads up with a big shot that hurts Ferguson! He's pulled Macho Man in close but Macho Man has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ferguson survive? More strikes from Macho Man and Ferguson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Super Macho Man!
An out of breath and clearly excited Super Macho Man thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coalman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coalman closes the distance and clinches.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coalman or not.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Coalman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coalman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coalman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman stalling.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Coalman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coalman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coalman wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Iiii as Coalman tries to tie him up.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Iiii.
Coalman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Coalman blocks it.
Coalman is trying to drag Cuaresma Iiii to the mat but Cuaresma Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Coalman.
Coalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuaresma Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coalman goes for a takedown attempt but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Coalman's head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Coalman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuaresma Iiii stops a takedown attempt from Coalman.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Coalman.
Coalman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuaresma Iiii is pressed up against the cage. Coalman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuaresma Iiii down to the mat. Cuaresma Iiii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cuaresma Iiii moves into the clinch successfully.
Coalman blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuaresma Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coalman has Cuaresma Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuaresma Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.
Coalman is breathing heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Coalman is looking to control Cuaresma Iiii's arms but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coalman has his back to the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii stops a takedown attempt from Coalman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coalman tries to keep at a distance but Cuaresma Iiii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Coalman controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Coalman blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
Coalman is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Coalman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coalman.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Coalman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Coalman against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii is working some dirty boxing. Cuaresma Iiii pushes off with a quick right hook! Coalman goes down! Coalman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cuaresma Iiii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
An out of breath Pol Cuaresma Iiii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buford comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buford wants to stand up but Randy is controlling the position.
Buford seems to be looking for submissions.
Buford blocks the strikes from Randy.
Randy wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buford wants to stand up but Randy is controlling the position.
Randy wants to improve his position but Buford is controlling well.
Buford blocks the strikes from Randy.
Randy is defending against the submission attempts here by Buford.
Buford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buford gets back to half guard.
Buford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Buford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buford motions for Randy to come forward. Buford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buford shoots in and bounces Randy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buford shoots for a takedown but Randy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buford's corner calls for a 1-2. Buford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buford misses with a double jab.
A jab from Buford finds it's way through Randy's defenses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randy.
Randy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randy trying to control the position but Buford is working away.
Randy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Buford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buford tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buford to the ground. Buford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buford keeps the fight on the outside.
Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buford counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randy.
Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirty Randy.
Buford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buford throws a big shot that misses.
Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but Buford sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randy.
Buford keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Buford as Randy shoots in.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Buford misses its intended target.
Randy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buford misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense.
Buford misses with a straight right.
Buford misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Buford dominated that round.
That's time! Buford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buford misses with a right hand
and Randy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buford wants to stand but Randy is controlling the position.
Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Randy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Buford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy wants to get up but he can't break Buford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randy has managed to get both his arms back between Buford's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buford's guard.
Buford has one foot on Randy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy wants to clinch.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buford throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in for a double leg but Buford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randy shoots in looking for a takedown but Buford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buford gets back to half guard.
Buford won't allow Randy to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buford pushes Randy off looking to stand but Randy dives back in and keeps control.
Buford actively working from the bottom here.
Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Buford won't allow Randy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buford wants to control but Randy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Buford.
Buford tries to buck Randy off but Randy is having none of it.
Randy is putting a hurting on Buford here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Buford is not content to let Randy control the position.
Randy stands up and beckons Buford to his feet.
Randy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buford ducks right into an uppercut from Randy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Buford or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy which made him look bad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buford.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Randy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buford shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Buford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy checks a low kick from Buford.
Randy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buford doesn't seem bothered though.
Dirty Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Randy with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Randy.
A punch combination from Randy misses.
Buford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randy dives in and scores a takedown into Buford's guard.
Buford working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
Buford working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randy throws a big elbow that misses.
Buford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randy defends well.
Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Brooks Buford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buford looking for subs off his back but Randy has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford wants to get back to his feet.
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Randy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford is looking for a sweep. Randy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buford looking for submissions off his back.
Buford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Randy not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to advance position but Buford counters by regaining guard.
Buford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buford looking for a sweep. Not yet Buford, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brooks Buford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randy wants to control from the top but Buford keeps moving.
Buford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randy manages to get himself to full guard.
Randy wants to sweep here but Buford controlling him for the moment.
Buford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buford stands up.
Buford throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooks Buford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Randy.
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!
Randy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy wants to clinch up but Buford keeps it at a distance.
Randy misses with a few strikes there.
Buford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randy blocks a leg kick.
Buford with a nice cross.
Buford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Buford.
Randy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Buford is looking to regain half guard here but Randy keeps moving and retains side control.
Buford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buford is not content to let Randy control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Buford is pressing down on Randy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Randy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randy has managed to get both his arms back between Buford's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy won't allow Buford to sweep him here.
Buford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randy is aware though and is defending well.
Buford working a defensive guard but Randy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Buford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Randy wants to stand but Buford is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy advances nicely into full mount.
Buford sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Buford is trying to stand back up but Randy is controlling him
Randy is looking to advance position but Buford won't allow it.
Buford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Buford pushes Randy off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buford throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease.
Brooks Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buford misses with a takedown attempt
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randy swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brooks Buford will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Buford swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Buford closes the distance and clinches up with Randy, looking for a takedown. Buford pushes Randy against the cage but Randy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buford looks to land a combination but Randy avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Buford.
Buford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buford gets caught flat footed, as Randy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buford is keeping the position for now.
Buford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randy defends well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Randy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buford trying to keep a closed guard but Randy is proving a slippery customer.
Buford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randy passes into half guard.
Buford is looking to improve his position.
Randy wants to stand but Buford has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Buford wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford striking from the bottom.
Randy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buford tries to get to full guard but Randy has control of the leg.
Randy lands with a punch from half guard.
Buford wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
Randy uses his free foot to push down on Buford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buford.
Randy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford blocking the ground and pound.
Randy throwing strikes here but Buford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Randy controlling from the full mount.
Randy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buford because Randy loaded up on that one.
Randy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford pushing down on Randy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buford tries to pass to full mount but Randy defends it.
Buford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
Randy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buford is working away from the top position though.
Randy is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buford is trying to work for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Randy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Brooks Buford!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brooks Buford!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Brooks Buford!
Brooks Buford wins by unanimous decision!
Brooks Buford retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Brooks Buford took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'cudnt have done this with out my camp at dudes gym those guys rock'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sexy Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs pushes Michaels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a two punch combo.
Michaels scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jacobs has control of Michaels's left arm, preventing Michaels from doing any damage.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Michaels prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels 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.
Jacobs controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter Jacobs.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Michaels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michaels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Michaels.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michaels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Jacobs forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacobs backs up against the cage.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Jacobs pushes Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jacobs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michaels tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Michaels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michaels ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Jacobs cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Jacobs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shawn Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michaels in his tracks.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into range.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Michaels.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Jacobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michaels was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs throws a nice head kick!
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobs rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
Michaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jacobs eats them both and turns towards Michaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs stuns Michaels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacobs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
A jab from Michaels finds it's way through Jacobs's defenses.
Jacobs rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs lands a head shot.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Michaels knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels cracks Jacobs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Jacobs lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Jacobs looking to score a takedown here. Michaels is defending well but Jacobs drives through and ends up in Michaels's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling him.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Jacobs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michaels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michaels.
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
Michaels wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Jacobs is looking to control Michaels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs has one foot on Michaels's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Michaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Jacobs keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels scores with a nice right hand.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs scores with a head kick. Michaels tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Michaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacobs's head backwards.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
Peter Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Michaels's head.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jacobs tries to escape but Michaels is in control.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shawn Michaels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Michaels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacobs is positioning himself well to prevent Michaels advancing to mount.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michaels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michaels is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Michaels stops Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacobs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs kicks Michaels off and gets back to his feet.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Michaels's head back.
Jacobs scores with a three punch combo!
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Michaels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Michaels with an uppercut!
Michaels throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of the head.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jacobs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Michaels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michaels takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shawn Michaels will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michaels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Michaels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michaels connects with a looping right hand.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Some wild striking there from Michaels.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Michaels walks into a jab.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Michaels.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
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!
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Michaels lands.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs lands the left hand.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobs.
Jacobs darts in and clinches Michaels up against the cage.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs is struggling to control the position.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Michaels's corner calls for a 1-2. Michaels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacobs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacobs stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs tries to stand and escape but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels is trying to stand back up but Jacobs is controlling him
Michaels is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michaels kicks Jacobs off and gets back to his feet.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michaels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michaels walks into a jab.
Michaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michaels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Peter Jacobs wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Jacobs is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Peter Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Rusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusky has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Rusky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith is working Rusky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is pushing down on Rusky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusky is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rusky tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rusky is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Rusky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rusky tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rusky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rusky's body.
Rusky is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Smith cracks Rusky with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rusky from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rusky is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rusky hold on?
Smith is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rusky is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aj Smith!
Aj Smith retains his featherweight title!
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