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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vo Nguyen Giap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giap's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beach Party Vietnam. Vo Nguyen Giap could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Unigu Rege'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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vo Nguyen Giap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Giap. No joy for Rege on that attempt.
Rege moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Giap has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Giap letting Rege take a breather here.
Rege is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giap is defending well for now.
Rege on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giap lands with a left to the head.
Giap can't break the clinch.
Rege takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Unigu Rege has been cut.
Rege is trying to force a seperation but Giap has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rege.
Rege jumps guard but Giap stands there with Rege around his waist. Rege gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giap breaks from the clinch.
Giap rushes Rege and presses him up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rege has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Giap gets through Rege's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Giap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rege's defenses.
Rege is pushing Giap up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giap is looking to break free of the clinch but Rege has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rege jumps guard and drags Giap to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rege has a closed guard, preventing Giap from standing up.
Rege wants to stand and escape but Giap is having none of it.
Giap postures up.
Giap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rege is proving hard to escape from.
Rege tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rege is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Giap instigates a clinch.
Rege is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giap is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rege is keeping busy.
Rege pulls guard.
Rege escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giap is looking to stand up but Rege won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege seems keen to control Giap's posture.
Rege is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rege tries to pass the half guard into mount. Giap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rege seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rege is trying to control the action in half guard but Giap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rege is stalling here. Giap is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rege seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Giap has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Giap tries to stand but Rege is controlling his head.
Rege pushes Giap away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Giap gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giap working away.
Rege manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Giap pushes Rege off looking to stand but Rege dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Unigu Rege will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Unigu Rege's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Giap stuffs the takedown attempt from Rege. Rege gets slowly back to his feet.
Rege dives in for a single leg takedown but Giap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giap lands a knee to the body.
Giap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giap as he avoids it easily.
Vo Nguyen Giap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unigu Rege.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giap tries to clinch up.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch but Rege swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vo Nguyen Giap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rege tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giap swivels and escapes.
Rege swats away the attempt to clinch by Giap.
Decent striking displayed by Giap there.
Giap gets a clinch.
Rege can't break the clinch.
Giap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Rege. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rege shoots in for a double leg but Giap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giap tries to clinch up.
Giap misses with a wild body shot.
Giap tries to clinch up.
Giap darts in trying to clinch
and Rege counters with a series of strikes. Giap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Giap rushes Rege and presses him up against the cage.
Rege prevents a body shot from Giap.
Rege manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Giap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rege, up you get!
Rege avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rege keeps the fight on the outside.
Giap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rege manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giap doesn't manage to clinch there - Rege circles away.
Giap tries to clinch there but Rege circles away.
Rege throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giap's waist but Giap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rege off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege pushes Giap up against the cage in a clinch.
Giap misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giap has a couple of punches blocked by Rege.
Rege tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rege blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rege is looking to break free of the clinch but Giap has double underhooks.
Rege blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rege pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rege swats away the attempt to clinch by Giap.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rege paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giap closes the distance but Rege moves to the side
letting Rege counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giap wants to clinch
and Rege counters by moving into the clinch.
Giap looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rege - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Giap is struggling to control the position.
Giap avoids a wild elbow strike from Rege.
Giap lands an elbow inside.
Giap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
Nice body punch from Rege.
Rege is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Giap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giap pushes Rege back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Giap.
Giap misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Giap.
Giap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rege trying to stall but Giap improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
Giap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege shoots in for a takedown but Giap shows good takedown defense.
Rege fails with a takedown attempt.
Vo Nguyen Giap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vo Nguyen Giap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Unigu Rege's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Giap is looking to clinch but Rege is avoiding it.
Giap misses with a wild body shot.
Rege dives in for a single leg takedown but Giap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giap prevents the takedown attempt.
Rege manages to break the clinch.
Rege moves into the clinch successfully.
Rege takes an elbow to the temple.
Giap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rege's defenses.
That has opened up Unigu Rege's cut even more.
Giap blocks an elbow strike from Rege.
Giap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giap lands an elbow just above Rege 's eye.
Rege is rocked!
Giap lands a shoulder strike.
Rege is still on wobbly legs! Can Giap finish him?
Giap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rege is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Giap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vo Nguyen Giap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unigu Rege.
Clinched against the cage, Giap lands a big elbow that drops Rege! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Rege is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vo Nguyen Giap!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vo Nguyen Giap thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's entrance music is Goodtimes. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rylan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Rylan Gardner has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBorin goes for a double leg but Gardner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardner continues to drive forward.
Gardner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBorin is working for takedown but Gardner is calmly controlling the position for now.
McBorin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gardner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rylan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus McBorin.
McBorin is looking for a takedown.
Gardner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gardner looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBorin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but McBorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McBorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McBorin has his foot on Gardner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardner works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBorin is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
Gardner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McBorin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardner defends it easily.
Gardner pushing down on McBorin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McBorin tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gardner thows a huge punch but McBorin dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBorin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner controlling the pace.
McBorin is positioning himself well to prevent Gardner advancing to mount.
Gardner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBorin wants to improve his position but Gardner is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Gardner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gardner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBorin is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner passes to side control.
McBorin tries to buck Gardner off but Gardner is having none of it.
McBorin wants to control but Gardner postures up.
McBorin is looking to regain half guard here but Gardner keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardner working the ground and pound.
McBorin is looking for a sweep.
Gardner tries to advance to mount but McBorin denies him.
McBorin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gardner off and has taken his back!
McBorin misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to control the hands but McBorin breaks the grip.
McBorin looking for the choke from the back.
Gardner turns into McBorin and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner postures up in McBorin's guard and throws a big left but McBorin blocks it.
McBorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBorin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Gardner tries to free his leg and advance position but McBorin is retaining full guard.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but McBorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBorin controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner trying to control but McBorin is working from the bottom.
Gardner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Gardner's cut.
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.
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gardner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gardner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McBorin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gardner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner trying to control but McBorin is working from the bottom.
McBorin wants to control the position but Gardner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBorin trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner trying to control from half guard but McBorin is working away.
McBorin is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardner wants to take a breather but McBorin is having none of it.
McBorin gets full guard.
McBorin is looking to sweep but instead, Gardner has passed into half guard.
Gardner working McBorin over with strikes.
McBorin trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBorin is looking to control Gardner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBorin avoid being mounted?
Gardner is trying to control the action in half guard but McBorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McBorin manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBorin is on top in guard.
McBorin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gardner controls McBorin momentarily but McBorin frees himself.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardner keeping full guard, as McBorin tries to pass.
McBorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McBorin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBorin throws a big right hand that misses.
McBorin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McBorin postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but McBorin is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McBorin advances to half guard.
McBorin prevents Gardner from improving his position.
Gardner trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner is holding on to half guard well.
Gardner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McBorin.
Gardner trying to hold on to McBorin's head to control him but McBorin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rylan Gardner.
Gardner is looking to clinch but McBorin is avoiding it.
McBorin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McBorin tries to score with some ground and pound. Gardner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBorin working the ground and pound but Gardner is defending the strikes.
Gardner sneaks back into half guard.
McBorin is looking to stall here but Gardner recovers full guard.
Gardner controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBorin preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rylan Gardner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rylan Gardner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McBorin fails with the takedown.
McBorin throws a shot from downtown. Gardner moves away and avoids it.
Gardner staying out of range there.
Gardner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McBorin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBorin struggling a bit here.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBorin keeps working.
Gardner controls the position.
Gardner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gardner trying to control the position but McBorin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rylan Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McBorin sneaks back into half guard.
McBorin trying to control here.
McBorin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McBorin.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but McBorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBorin is trying to keep Gardner in close.
McBorin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McBorin is trying to keep Gardner in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner 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.
McBorin keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
McBorin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardner manages to get himself to full guard.
McBorin is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.
McBorin throwing strikes but missing.
McBorin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBorin has gone for a leg lock! Gardner slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBorin's guard.
McBorin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner stays in close to McBorin's body and controls the position.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment.
McBorin trying to control the position.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but McBorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
McBorin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rylan Gardner just wasn't active enough.
McBorin loads up on a big right hand but Gardner slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner punishes McBorin's body with a nice straight punch.
Gardner wants to clinch up but McBorin keeps it at a distance.
McBorin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardner.
McBorin drives through and clinches with Gardner against the cage.
McBorin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gardner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gardner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rylan Gardner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBorin can't get the takedown.
Rylan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus McBorin.
McBorin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBorin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner is fighting off a takedown attempt but McBorin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gardner to the mat. Gardner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBorin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcus McBorin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus McBorin.
I think Gardner 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rylan Gardner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rylan Gardner made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 7$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alves (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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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Alves!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves tries to clinch there but Pleasures circles away.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleasures.
Alves throws a body punch but Pleasures moves out of range.
Donk. Pleasures catches Alves right on the button with a cross.
Pleasures scores with a jab.
Pleasures uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
Alves connects with a jab.
Alves lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Alves defending well as Pleasures loads up on a big left hand.
Pleasures loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Pleasures throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves throws a right hand that Pleasures ducks under and follows up with a left that Pleasures also avoids with ease.
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!
Pleasures tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves slips a jab from Pleasures.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pleasures misses with a hook
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves is trying to break free.
Pleasures misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Pleasures is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pleasures looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Pleasures throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pleasures connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pleasures slips under a jab.
Pleasures with a jab.
Alves is rocked!
Pleasures drops Alves with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alves! Pleasures dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pleasures!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Pleasures waved his t-shirt featuring DJs Locker's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cale Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cale Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Pena there.
Pena throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pena prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carter tries to work over Pena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pena avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pena's efforts to push away.
Pena prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cale Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeps control of Pena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pena avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Pena blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Pena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pena managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Carter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter has Pena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Pena gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Pena has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Pena shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena can't break the clinch.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Pena's head.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pena breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Pena.
Pena misses with a looping left.
Pena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pena connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Carter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Pena's head but Pena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Pena takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
Cale Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Pena connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Pena saw that one coming.
Carter motions for Pena to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cale Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Pena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter is rocked!
Pena throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Pena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Pena manages to get underhooks.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pena tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Pena blocks the elbow strike.
Carter pushes Pena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter has Pena pressed against the cage, preventing Pena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pena tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but Pena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter lands with a straight right. Pena didn't see that one coming.
Carter misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter tries to clinch but Pena moves away
and Pena counters with a straight right hand.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Pena shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cale Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Carter misses.
Pena throws out a powerful jab.
Carter throws the left hand but Pena avoids the punch easily.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Pena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pena moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Pena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter misses the body punch
and Pena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pena.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter tries to clinch up but Pena circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Pena off the cage and back into range.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Pena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pena scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Pena counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Javier Pena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a right and a left that Pena avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cale Carter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter cracks Pena with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter slips a jab from Pena.
Pena throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Pena gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Pena has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.
Pena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pena defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cale Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Pena misses.
Pena scores with a nice strike.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pena.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pena.
Pena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Javier Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a body shot.
A jab from Pena misses.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Pena moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Pena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
Pena lands an overhand right.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Pena.
Pena lands with a good body shot.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to land a leg kick but Pena is out of range.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
Pena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pena might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pena feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
Pena feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carter sprawling to the canvas! Carter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pena finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Pena swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Pena looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Pena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pena connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Carter tumbling to the canvas! Pena pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Carter was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Javier Pena!
Javier Pena 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.
In defeat, Cale Carter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wah wah wahhh'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Christianson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a Boss. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson scores with a jab.
Christianson missing with a left hand there. Biggums was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggums looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson throws a shot from downtown. Biggums moves away and avoids it.
Christianson scores with the left hand. Biggums knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck for Biggums with that takedown attempt.
Biggums throws a head kick but Christianson moves out of range.
Christianson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biggums is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Christianson.
Biggums scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christianson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson defending well as Biggums loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Christianson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggums doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Christianson. Beautiful body shot.
Christianson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biggums is out of range.
Christianson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biggums staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christianson.
Christianson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggums.
Biggums chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gabe Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christianson.
Biggums cracks Christianson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christianson lands with a good body shot.
Christianson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Christianson lands a jab to the head.
Biggums uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christianson has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christianson misses with a right hand
and Biggums counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christianson checks a leg kick.
Christianson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christianson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biggums misses with a wild body shot.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggums closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christianson to the mat! Christianson manages to get full guard.
Biggums trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Christianson pushes Biggums off and scrambles back to his feet.
Biggums throws a push kick but Christianson slaps the foot to one side.
Biggums moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggums sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christianson defending well as Biggums loads up on a big left hand.
Biggums misses with a hook. Christianson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Christianson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggums at a distance.
Biggums misses with a wild body shot.
Christianson slips a jab from Biggums.
Christianson scores with a jab.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christianson manages to avoid it.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Biggums does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Biggums throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Biggums there.
A bone on bone clash there as Christianson blocks the leg kick.
Christianson ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Christianson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christianson looks to land a left hand but Biggums moved out of range nicely.
Biggums loads up on a big right hand but Christianson slips the punch.
Christianson throws a low kick but Biggums avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
Christianson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christianson misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson connects with a solid leg kick.
Christianson catches Biggums with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Biggums.
Biggums swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christianson throws a body punch but Biggums moves out of range.
Christianson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggums looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biggums swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums misses with a double jab.
Christianson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biggums throws a body punch but Christianson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabe Christianson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christianson looks for the body kick but Biggums saw that one coming.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. Christianson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christianson throws a head kick that half lands.
Biggums keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christianson throws the left hand but Biggums avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Christianson misses its intended target.
Christianson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christianson throws a hook to the side of Biggums's head but Biggums sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christianson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggums is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Christianson.
Biggums darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christianson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggums. Christianson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums looks to land a right hand but Christianson moved out of range.
Christianson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Christianson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums tries to score with a low kick but Christianson moves his leg out of the way.
Biggums darts in looking for a takedown but Christianson gets double underhooks and turns Biggums into the cage.
Biggums is pushing Christianson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Biggums blocking some punches.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggums shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christianson pinned against the cage. Christianson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabe Christianson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggums takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christianson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggums throws out the jab.
Christianson connects with a crisp jab.
Biggums keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christianson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson cracks Biggums with an open hand slap.
Christianson fakes the leg kick and cracks Biggums in the body.
Biggums moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggums.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Christianson blocks the leg kick.
Biggums shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christianson is trying to defend but Biggums finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biggums sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biggums wants to control but Christianson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums content to control rather than advance.
Biggums not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christianson wants to improve his position but Biggums is controlling well.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggums is looking for a kimura here.
Christianson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson tries to kick Biggums off but Biggums keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christianson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biggums throwing shots but Christianson is blocking nicely.
Biggums working Christianson over with strikes.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums.
Biggums trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Christianson is defending well.
Christianson keeping hold of Biggums's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Biggums will probably get the nod.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Christianson with a hook.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggums sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christianson throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Christianson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Christianson misses
and Biggums counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christianson's knee momentarily.
Christianson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Biggums counter with a right hand.
Biggums misses the jab.
Christianson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biggums checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christianson throws a hook but Biggums avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums punishes Christianson's body with a nice straight punch.
Biggums avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggums checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christianson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Christianson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christianson tries to land a leg kick but Biggums saw it coming and moves away.
Christianson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biggums chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biggums throws a right and a left that Christianson avoids nicely.
Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson throws a hook but Biggums avoids it easily.
Christianson moves out of range as Biggums throws a body kick.
Biggums slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Christianson.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums drives through with a takedown into Christianson's guard. Let's see what he can do from 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!
Biggums postures up in Christianson's guard and throws a big left but Christianson blocks it.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
Christianson managing to control the position.
Christianson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Biggums finds it's way through Christianson's defenses.
Christianson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Biggums scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christianson defending well though.
Biggums is trying to work for a kimura but Christianson is defending well.
Christianson has hold of Biggums's hands but Biggums slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Biggums in particular looking to stall.
Biggums not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christianson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biggums is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson keeping control of the position.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christianson is looking to escape.
Biggums seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christianson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums.
Christianson is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christianson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggums 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 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devil Jho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jho comes to the cage accompanied by Into the Abyss. 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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176 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Devil Jho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira checks the leg kick.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Jho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Nogueira.
Jho throws a jab when Nogueira was well out of range.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Jho.
Jho throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Jho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nogueira darts in looking for a takedown but Jho gets double underhooks and turns Nogueira into the cage.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Jho.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
Devil Jho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Jho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira is looking to control Jho's arms but Jho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira has his back to the cage.
Nogueira stalls.
Nogueira wants to stall.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Jho back against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard but Jho stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but Jho stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jho scores with a shoulder strike.
Nogueira pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira 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.
Jho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Jho trying to control from the bottom.
Devil Jho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jho dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a low kick.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Jho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jho misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Jho moves out of range.
Jho throws a low kick but Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jho's waist but Jho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Jho throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jho scores with a leg kick.
Jho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Jho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nogueira looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Nogueira.
Jho throws a solid leg kick but Nogueira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jho.
Jho misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Jho.
Jho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
Jho slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogueira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jho can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jho connects with a crisp jab.
Jho throws a good cross that connects.
Devil Jho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira misses with a wild combination.
Jho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nogueira throws a leg kick but Jho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueira has time to react.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Jho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jho thuds a left hand into Nogueira's body.
Jho is looking to chop away at Nogueira's legs.
Nogueira is looking to chop away at Jho's legs.
Jho wants to land a leg kick but Nogueira is out of range.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nogueira shoots in but Jho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Jho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jho.
Devil Jho is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Jho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nogueira doesn't seem phased though.
Nogueira misses with a wild combination.
Jho checks a leg kick nicely.
Nogueira misses with a leg kick
and Jho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jho dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Jho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nogueira's calf.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Jho.
Nice uppercut there from Jho.
A low kick from Nogueira is predictable there
and Jho counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jho connects with an inside leg kick.
Jho throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho moves out of range of the body kick from Nogueira.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jho but Jho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Jho.
Jho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira shoots in and bounces Jho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Devil Jho just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Devil Jho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
A good leg kick by Jho.
Jho connects with an inside leg kick.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Jho circles away easily
enabling Jho to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jho.
A swing and a miss from Jho.
Nogueira darts in looking for a takedown but Jho gets double underhooks and turns Nogueira into the cage.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Jho lands a jab to the nose.
Nogueira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jho. Jho obviously looking to wear him down.
Nogueira throws a wild body kick that Jho sees coming a mile off.
Nogueira misses with a low kick.
Nogueira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jho blocks a leg kick.
Nogueira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nogueira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jho slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Jho with a series of wild strikes but Jho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogueira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jho throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Jho shows good takedown defense.
Jho lands a glancing blow to the side of Nogueira's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jho throws the kick towards the body but Nogueira avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jho.
Nogueira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jho connects with an inside leg kick.
Jho scoring well with a low kick there.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jho stuns Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jho thumps Nogueira with a low kick.
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jho cracks the inside of Nogueira's front leg.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Jho sprawls well.
Jho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jho, as that shot connected.
Jho connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jho defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Jho scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Jho 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. This is the final round!
Jho lands the left hand.
Nogueira shoots in but Jho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nogueira is out of range and Jho settles back down.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jho.
Jho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nogueira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira misses with a double jab
and Jho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nogueira's knee momentarily.
Nogueira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jho counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jho thuds his right hand into Nogueira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nogueira is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jho finish him?
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Jho avoids nicely.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira misses with a jab to the body
and Jho counters with a body kick that stops Nogueira in his tracks momentarily.
Jho throws a front kick aimed at Nogueira's knee but Nogueira avoids it well.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Jho cracks the inside of Nogueira's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho stuffs the takedown.
Jho stuns Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jho cracks Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jho drops Nogueira with a huge uppercut! Nogueira drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jho is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devil Jho!
Devil Jho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Closed - Thanks for Support for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Kravinoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boy Bubby's chin.
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190 lbs
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World class 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kravinoff.
Bubby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravinoff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bubby backwards.
Kravinoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bubby.
Bubby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kravinoff walks away with a smile on his face. Bubby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kravinoff connects with a leg kick. Bubby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bubby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kravinoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubby scores with a hook.
Kravinoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bubby digs a good hook to Kravinoff's body.
A solid body kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff has closed the distance and engaged Bubby in a clinch.
Bubby working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bubby.
Bubby tries to break free but Kravinoff pushes him back against the cage.
Kravinoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bubbys head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bubby backwards.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Kravinoff.
Bubby is trying to break free.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravinoff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kravinoff lands a nice shot to the body.
Bubby looks winded!
Bubby lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff misses with the head strike.
Kravinoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravinoff misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravinoff lands a hook that snaps the head of Bubby backwards.
Bubby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sergei Kravinoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy Bubby.
Kravinoff scores with a knee to the head.
Bubby is rocked!
Kravinoff has a couple of punches blocked by Bubby.
Bubby is still on wobbly legs! Can Kravinoff finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kravinoff.
Bubby misses with the head strike.
Kravinoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bubby backwards.
Kravinoff lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bubby to his knees! Kravinoff keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kravinoff!
Sergei Kravinoff took some time post fight to say the following; 'Good fight Stu! Keep on writing on the forums dude...Thats the kind of stuff that makes the game great.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Paduwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paduwan has chosen Bitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Paduwan !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paduwan looks to throw the jab but Vesnev is out of range.
A big right from Vesnev misses.
Paduwan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paduwan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vesnev has time to react.
Vesnev looks to land a combination. Paduwan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Darth Paduwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paduwan tries to clinch but Vesnev moves out of range.
Paduwan misses with a hook. Vesnev ducked under it nicely.
Paduwan throws an off balance right hand
and Vesnev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paduwan keeping full guard, as Vesnev tries to pass.
Paduwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vesnev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paduwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vesnev postures up and lands a big shot to Paduwan 's brow.
We've been hearing that Vesnev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vesnev looking to pass the guard.
Vesnev working some strikes from top position.
Vesnev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vesnev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paduwan is keeping the position for now.
Vesnev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesnev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vesnev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Paduwan is retaining full guard.
Vesnev passes Paduwan 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vesnev passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vesnev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vesnev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesnev controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vesnev slips a jab from Paduwan .
The fighters circling - Paduwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paduwan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesnev.
Paduwan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vesnev throws a big shot that misses.
Vesnev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paduwan scores with a jab to the head.
Paduwan misses the jab.
Vesnev clobbers Paduwan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paduwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesnev throws out the jab.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paduwan as he avoids it easily.
Paduwan tries to clinch but Vesnev is having none of it.
Vesnev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paduwan is adopting a defensive guard.
Paduwan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesnev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is pushing down on Paduwan 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paduwan is fighting to maintain full guard but Vesnev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vesnev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paduwan is staying active underneath Vesnev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paduwan taking some punishment here, with Vesnev in his half guard.
Paduwan tries to get to full guard but Vesnev has control of the leg.
Paduwan won't allow Vesnev to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control from Paduwan 's half guard. Paduwan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vesnev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vesnev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paduwan 's guard.
Vesnev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paduwan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vesnev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control the action but Paduwan is working from the bottom.
Vesnev wants to free his trapped foot but Paduwan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vesnev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vesnev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paduwan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vesnev lands a nice shot that snaps Paduwan 's head back.
Paduwan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vesnev checks it well.
Vesnev throws a body punch but Paduwan moves out of range.
Paduwan throws out a loose jab but Vesnev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paduwan throws a big shot that misses.
Vesnev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paduwan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vesnev is in Paduwan 's guard.
Vesnev 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.
Vesnev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paduwan 's guard.
Paduwan tries to roll over but Vesnev keeps him under control.
Vesnev is trying to control. Paduwan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paduwan sees it coming and defends easily.
Vesnev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vesnev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paduwan keeps working.
Paduwan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Paduwan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darth Paduwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yury Vesnev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vesnev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yury Vesnev just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesnev misses the target.
Vesnev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paduwan scores with a jab. Vesnev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paduwan looks to land a left hand but Vesnev moved out of range nicely.
Paduwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vesnev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paduwan slips a straight right by Vesnev.
Paduwan wants to clinch but Vesnev slips to the side
and Vesnev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paduwan !
Paduwan is looking for a sweep.
Paduwan is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesnev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Yury Vesnev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paduwan swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Vesnev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vesnev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Vesnev!
Yury Vesnev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Bickle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert De Noteboom's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bickle .
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bickle misses the jab.
Bickle lands with an uppercut that bounces De Noteboom off the cage and back into range.
Bickle misses the jab.
Bickle lands the left hand.
Bickle tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Noteboom blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Noteboom doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bickle throws a low kick but De Noteboom avoids it.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bickle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Bickle .
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Bickle closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Bickle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Bickle .
De Noteboom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bickle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bickle lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bickle .
De Noteboom has Bickle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bickle just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Noteboom's brow.
De Noteboom has clasped his hands together around Bickle 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bickle tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working away.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bickle some visible discomfort.
Bickle struggling a bit here.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Bickle defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle trying to remain calm as De Noteboom controls from the top position.
De Noteboom 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws a strike aimed at the side of Bickle 's head but Bickle avoids it well.
Bickle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickle 's head.
Bickle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bickle tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Bickle connects with a right hand. De Noteboom shakes it off.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Bickle .
Bickle is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bickle . That one must have hurt.
De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bickle tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom ducks right into an uppercut from Bickle .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom tries to keep at a distance but Bickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Bickle misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands with an overhand left.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Bickle misses.
Travis Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but De Noteboom moves out of range and Bickle only half commits.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bickle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bickle lands with a straight right. De Noteboom didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bickle rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Bickle to the mat but Bickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bickle misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as De Noteboom controls his hands.
Bickle working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Noteboom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bickle .
Bickle scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Bickle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
De Noteboom walks into a stiff left hand from Bickle .
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bickle tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Bickle misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bickle . Those never looked like landing.
Bickle misses with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
De Noteboom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Noteboom circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle lunges at De Noteboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Noteboom's hand.
Bickle swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Bickle misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bickle won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Bickle is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Bickle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Noteboom.
Bickle is trying to control the position but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bickle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom postures up in Bickle 's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it.
De Noteboom trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bickle scores with a spinning back kick!
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bickle tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Travis Bickle just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom'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.
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bickle motions for De Noteboom to come forward. Bickle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle .
Bickle scores with a jab. De Noteboom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bickle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Noteboom.
Bickle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but De Noteboom ducks down to avoid it.
De Noteboom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Noteboom. De Noteboom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Bickle throws a good cross that connects.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bickle .
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Noteboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle .
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Bickle .
Bickle thumps De Noteboom with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bickle tries to clinch up
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom won't allow Bickle to get back to his feet.
Bickle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Noteboom has passed into side control.
De Noteboom is staying tight to Bickle 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Bickle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle can't do much from the bottom here.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but Bickle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bickle wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Noteboom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Bickle .
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle .
Bickle throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
De Noteboom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
Bickle thows a body shot but no joy.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Noteboom ducks right into an uppercut from Bickle .
Bickle takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bickle throws a series of punches but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Noteboom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Bickle does no damage.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Bickle throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle lands a jab to the nose.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Bickle wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
De Noteboom avoids a kick to the body.
Bickle connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Bickle finds it's way through De Noteboom's defenses.
Bickle lands a leg kick that knocks De Noteboom off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bickle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 43:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle ! Travis Bickle retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Travis Bickle 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dice Thunderborn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffry McWild's chin.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dice Thunderborn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderborn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWild thumps Thunderborn with a low kick.
McWild misses with a kick to the body.
McWild closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWild gets to mount! Thunderborn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McWild raining down hammerfists from mount.
McWild punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
McWild sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McWild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunderborn is looking to get to half guard.
McWild throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderborn avoids a series of strikes thrown by McWild.
McWild sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McWild throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thunderborn is desperately trying to improve his position but McWild has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! McWild connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thunderborn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWild prevents Thunderborn from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild with shots to the head and body - Thunderborn looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild throws a strike there. Thunderborn manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
McWild looks to land a strike but Thunderborn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thunderborn has McWild pulled in close to control his posture.
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thunderborn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWild is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWild is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McWild postures up and lands a big shot to Thunderborn's brow.
McWild being controlled here momentarily.
McWild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWild throws a strike but Thunderborn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McWild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderborn wants to stand but McWild is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McWild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWild throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunderborn.
Thunderborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWild was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunderborn.
A good leg kick by McWild.
Thunderborn tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McWild.
McWild throws a body punch but Thunderborn moves out of range.
Thunderborn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McWild shoots in but Thunderborn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thunderborn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McWild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McWild gets a double leg takedown into Thunderborn's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunderborn wants to stand and escape but McWild is having none of it.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderborn has wrist control.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunderborn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWild controls the pace.
Thunderborn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McWild!
McWild wants to control but Thunderborn is having none of it.
Thunderborn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild slips a jab from Thunderborn.
Thunderborn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thunderborn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dice Thunderborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Thunderborn.
McWild throws a hook but Thunderborn blocks it.
McWild is looking to slow Thunderborn down with leg kicks.
Thunderborn gets a clinch.
McWild blocking some punches.
McWild manages to break the clinch.
Thunderborn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McWild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McWild throwing shots but Thunderborn is blocking nicely.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunderborn defending well though.
Thunderborn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McWild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McWild's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McWild trying to get back to his feet but Thunderborn is in full control for now.
McWild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McWild tries to hold on but Thunderborn pushes him away.
Thunderborn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Thunderborn get's back to his feet.
McWild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thunderborn wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn lands with an uppercut that bounces McWild off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild connects with a leg kick. Thunderborn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunderborn thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunderborn throws a lazy right hand but McWild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunderborn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunderborn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWild misses with a head kick.
McWild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McWild stuns Thunderborn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunderborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McWild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunderborn thows a body shot but no joy.
McWild drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McWild postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Thunderborn finds it's way through McWild's defenses.
McWild clobbers Thunderborn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McWild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McWild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from McWild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunderborn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWild connects with a nice looking jab.
McWild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunderborn throws a wild body kick that McWild sees coming a mile off.
McWild throws a hook but Thunderborn blocks it.
Jeffry McWild is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunderborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McWild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McWild lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thunderborn will feel that in the morning.
McWild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunderborn can pounce on him.
McWild fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunderborn avoids it really well and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McWild here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thunderborn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWild checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild shoots for a takedown but Thunderborn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunderborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunderborn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunderborn gets a clinch.
McWild is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunderborn has double underhooks.
Thunderborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunderborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McWild slows down the pace here.
Thunderborn has a couple of punches blocked by McWild.
A short right from McWild on the inside.
McWild prevents a body shot from Thunderborn.
Nice body punch from Thunderborn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunderborn as McWild tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunderborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderborn misses with a punch to the body.
Thunderborn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunderborn misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thunderborn.
McWild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWild manages to break the clinch.
Thunderborn thumps McWild with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McWild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunderborn.
McWild misses with a wild body shot.
McWild changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunderborn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McWild creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunderborn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thunderborn tries to buck McWild off but McWild is having none of it.
McWild looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn is trying to control McWild's posture but McWild avoids it.
Thunderborn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McWild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeffry McWild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWild controlling the pace.
McWild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McWild working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunderborn's thigh. Thunderborn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McWild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dice Thunderborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWild passes Thunderborn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild is looking for a kimura but Thunderborn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWild to get the leverage.
McWild wants to take a breather but Thunderborn is having none of it.
Jeffry McWild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McWild winds up and cracks Thunderborn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffry McWild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWild, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
A very excited looking Jeffry McWild rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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