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RISE 23: NEW YEAR'S EDITION PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Grail. Dragan has chosen Face The Pain - Stemm as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Milos Dragan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milos Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan trying to control the position here.
Dragan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams stands up over Dragan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dragan wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Dragan pulls Williams in to control the position.
Dragan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams is in close to Dragan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Dragan's brow.
Williams passes Dragan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams winds up and cracks Dragan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dragan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams looks to land a strike but Dragan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dragan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams in the domination position with Dragan hanging on.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dragan down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragan controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams 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 is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a strike but Dragan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragan pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragan is stalling in the full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dragan fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Joe Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragan's guard.
Williams stops Dragan from standing up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wants to control from the top but Dragan keeps moving.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragan wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragan wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams distracts Dragan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Dragan blocks nicely.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragan wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos Dragan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Dragan.
Williams shoots in and bounces Dragan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragan in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dragan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Milos Dragan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragan defending well though.
Dragan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams prevents Dragan from standing back up.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Dragan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams stops Dragan from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Dragan is looking to escape.
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 Joe Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Dragan's temple.
Dragan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Dragan's head.
Dragan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams prevents Dragan from getting back to his feet.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragan 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dragan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Milos Dragan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dragan's half guard.
Dragan is trying to stand.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Williams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams prevents Dragan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams stops Dragan from standing up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dragan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragan seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Dragan wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dragan has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Milos Dragan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Williams!
Our winner, Joe Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Webb shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 11th Planet Fitness ($100/wk) in the buildup to the fight.
Webb misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Webb fights it but they end up in guard.
Webb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith tries to stand but Webb is controlling from the bottom.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith is pushing down on Webb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Webb is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Smith .
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!
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Webb looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb working to try and regain half guard.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Webb is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Smith ! Webb is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
Stan Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kita Zen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Edgar's chin.
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to bum rush Zen with a series of wild strikes but Zen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zen moves into the clinch.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Zen.
Zen crunches a lovely knee into Edgar's ribcage.
Zen lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Edgar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Zen.
Zen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edgar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zen lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zen manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zen wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edgar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edgar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edgar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edgar won't allow Zen to sweep him here.
Edgar wants to stand but Zen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zen is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Edgar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zen working a defensive guard here.
Zen is looking for a triangle here but Edgar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zen tries to control but Edgar manages to take his back.
Zen turns into Edgar and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Edgar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Edgar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zen is working an open guard so Edgar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zen lands with a slapping head kick.
Zen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zen wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Zen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edgar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zen on his heels. He'll look to pass Zen's guard now, I'm sure.
Zen pulls Edgar in close to prevent any damage.
Zen is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edgar is aware though and is defending well.
Edgar stands and steps away. Zen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edgar stands and steps away. Zen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edgar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edgar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edgar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edgar gets to his feet. Zen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kita Zen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edgar throws a leg kick
and Zen counters with a good, hard body kick but Edgar shrugs it off.
Edgar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zen to the ground. Edgar is now in Zen's guard.
Zen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edgar uses it to pass to side control.
Zen is trying to buck Edgar off.
Edgar stands up and beckons Zen to his feet.
Edgar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edgar has passed into half guard!
Jake Edgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen actively working from the bottom here.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Zen is trying to escape back to his feet but Edgar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edgar's best efforts.
Zen is trying to stand back up but Edgar is controlling him
Edgar tries to stand and escape but Zen is controlling the position.
Edgar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zen moves into full guard.
Zen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Edgar tries to stand but Zen is controlling from the bottom.
Zen is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgar wants to stand but Zen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Edgar advances position into side control!
Zen is trying to buck Edgar off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen is trying to control Edgar's posture but Edgar avoids it.
Zen is looking for a sweep.
Edgar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Edgar scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zen to his feet.
Jake Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zen misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar shoots in for a double leg but Zen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edgar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edgar lands in his opponent's guard.
Edgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edgar has managed to get both his arms back between Zen's legs - danger averted.
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!
Edgar is looking to stand up but Zen won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zen stuffs the takedown attempt from Edgar. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Zen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar moves out of range as Zen throws a body kick.
Zen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zen has closed the distance and engaged Edgar in a clinch.
Edgar is looking for a takedown.
Edgar takes an elbow to the temple.
Zen manages to break the clinch.
Zen scores with a kick to the body.
Zen forces Edgar back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edgar as Zen tries to tie him up.
Zen pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zen misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zen looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Jake Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kita Zen.
Zen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zen is pushing Edgar's head away, looking to escape. Edgar manages to hold on to the position though.
Edgar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Zen moves out of range.
Kita Zen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edgar lands a really nice looking cross but Zen seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zen tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Zen throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zen is out of range and Edgar settles back down.
Edgar feints and as Zen raises his hands in defense, Edgar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edgar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Edgar has picked Zen up and slammed him! Zen can't keep hold of the triangle and Edgar manages to pass to side control!
Zen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edgar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zen to get to his feet.
Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into Zen's guard.
Zen has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Zen working for a triangle but Edgar defends it easily.
Zen is working an open guard so Edgar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edgar closes the distance and clinches up with Zen, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes Zen against the cage but Zen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar blocks the body kick.
Zen cracks the inside of Edgar's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zen off to one side.
Edgar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zen to the mat! Zen manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zen is working an open guard so Edgar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edgar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Edgar as he connects with a hook.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zen tries to roll over but Edgar keeps him under control.
Edgar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edgar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zen.
Edgar blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edgar 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Edgar!
Jake Edgar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ni Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deion Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deion Barnes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with ni Chi's chin.
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26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ni Chi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deion Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Chi.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes cracks Chi with an open hand slap.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Chi.
ni Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Chi.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chi wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi taking a breather.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Chi takes a shot to the head.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chi is rocked!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes keeps control of Chi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Chi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Barnes 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.
Barnes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chi to his knees! Barnes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deion Barnes !
After winning the bout, Deion Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Tsoukalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Der Sluijs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Redundant by Green Day. Nicholas Van Der Sluijs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Tsoukalos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoukalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsoukalos missing with a left hand there. Van Der Sluijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook but Tsoukalos avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a right hand but Tsoukalos moved out of range.
Tsoukalos darts in looking for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs gets double underhooks and turns Tsoukalos into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs tries to work over Tsoukalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsoukalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tsoukalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Sluijs.
Tsoukalos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Sluijs after a bit of a struggle.
Van Der Sluijs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsoukalos.
Nicholas Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsoukalos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Der Sluijs's guard.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Sluijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos throwing strikes but missing.
Tsoukalos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsoukalos throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Der Sluijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Sluijs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsoukalos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsoukalos postures up in Van Der Sluijs's guard and throws a big left but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Tsoukalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Tsoukalos isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsoukalos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsoukalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsoukalos throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Sluijs blocks nicely.
Tsoukalos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Sluijs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Sluijs tries to get out of the position.
Tsoukalos wants to control from the top but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving.
Tsoukalos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoukalos postures up in Van Der Sluijs's guard and throws a big left but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Tsoukalos throwing strikes but missing.
Tsoukalos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Der Sluijs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsoukalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsoukalos throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsoukalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Sluijs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsoukalos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsoukalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsoukalos with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sluijs is retaining full guard.
Tsoukalos pushes down on Van Der Sluijs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tsoukalos not doing much here.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs wants to slow Tsoukalos down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Der Sluijs as he avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsoukalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Der Sluijss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Tsoukalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsoukalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Sluijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoukalos.
A leg kick checked by Tsoukalos.
A big left from Tsoukalos misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Der Sluijs.
Tsoukalos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Tsoukalos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a leg kick.
Tsoukalos scores with a punch to the head.
Van Der Sluijs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsoukalos.
A punch combination from Tsoukalos misses.
Tsoukalos looking to score a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs is defending well but Tsoukalos drives through and ends up in Van Der Sluijs's guard.
Tsoukalos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsoukalos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsoukalos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsoukalos won't allow Van Der Sluijs to get back to his feet.
Tsoukalos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsoukalos 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.
Tsoukalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsoukalos tries for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Tsoukalos crashes against the mat.
Tsoukalos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Tsoukalos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsoukalos lands an elbow.
Tsoukalos taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Tsoukalos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tsoukalos lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsoukalos misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Tsoukalos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsoukalos grinds an elbow into Van Der Sluijs's temple.
Tsoukalos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tsoukalos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsoukalos throws an elbow but Van Der Sluijs slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsoukalos tries to advance to mount but Van Der Sluijs denies him.
Tsoukalos lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Der Sluijs regains half guard, as Tsoukalos was trying to land strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Tsoukalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsoukalos connects with a crisp jab.
Tsoukalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsoukalos misses with a straight right.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoukalos misses with a hook.
Tsoukalos checks the leg kick.
Tsoukalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsoukalos misses with a double jab.
Tsoukalos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Der Sluijs's half guard.
Tsoukalos prevents Van Der Sluijs from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Tsoukalos seems content to control.
Tsoukalos wants to pass to mount but Van Der Sluijs is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to escape.
Tsoukalos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsoukalos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsoukalos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Sluijs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sluijs keeps working.
Tsoukalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsoukalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsoukalos is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sluijs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsoukalos connects with a nice short shot to Van Der Sluijs's temple.
Tsoukalos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsoukalos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Sluijs's head.
Tsoukalos slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoukalos lands strikes from half guard.
Tsoukalos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sluijs is just riding it out for now. Tsoukalos eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sluijs is staying active underneath Tsoukalos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Tsoukalos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sluijs is just riding it out for now. Tsoukalos eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Tsoukalos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Tsoukalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsoukalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Tsoukalos!
An out of breath Giorgio Tsoukalos 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 Chad Orleans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Orleans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders forces Orleans back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders gets through Orleans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orleans's elbow.
Sanders has Orleans pushed against the cage.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Orleans jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orleans is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Orleans controls the action.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orleans up against the cage.
Orleans is trying to pull guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Orleans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Orleans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Orleans.
Orleans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orleans letting Sanders take a breather here.
Orleans has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanders is trying to keep an underhook but Orleans manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanders is refusing to be controlled, as Orleans sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orleans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orleans seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Sanders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Orleans wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Orleans looking to pass the guard.
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 Chad Orleans.
Sanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanders lands with an overhand left.
Sanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orleans closes the distance and clinches.
Orleans tries to pull guard but Sanders won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orleans letting Sanders take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders lands a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sanders dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders connects with the punch.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Orleans moved out of range.
Sanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orleans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orleans is looking to score with low kicks.
Orleans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orleans off to one side.
Orleans tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders drives through and clinches with Orleans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders digs a right hand into Orleans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orleans's gas tank.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders is working Orleans over against the cage.
A short right from Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orleans.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orleans fails to pull guard.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Orleans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders has Orleans pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orleans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Orleans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders drops Orleans onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Orleans is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Orleans is rocked!
Sanders lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Orleans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orleans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Sanders creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Orleans with a big uppercut! Orleans tries to clinch up but Sanders pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Orleans to the mat! Orleans covers up and Sanders unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Sanders!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker has chosen Kid Rock - American Bad Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
265 lbs
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21
269 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Baker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Billy Bob Baker has been cut.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Baker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy lands a big uppercut and Baker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baker looks OK. Hardy waves Baker back to his feet!
Hardy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billy Bob Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker lands with a cross.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baker to stand back up!
Baker is rocked!
Hardy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Baker to the canvas! Baker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hardy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Hardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Daughtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys - Southern Flavor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Daughtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daughtry swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Daughtry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daughtry. Daughtry obviously looking to wear him down.
Daughtry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daughtry staying out of range there.
Daughtry gets a clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Daughtry lands a body shot.
Smith misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daughtry lands a right hand.
Daughtry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has Daughtry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daughtry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blake Daughtry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Daughtry tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtry.
Daughtry blocking some punches.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtry.
Daughtry tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtry tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Daughtry misses with a punch to the body.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daughtry blocks an uppercut.
Daughtry breaks from the clinch.
Daughtry throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daughtry throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Daughtry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daughtry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daughtry misses with a looping left.
Daughtry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daughtry can pounce on him.
Daughtry throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a hook
and Daughtry counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daughtry slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Daughtry cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daughtry wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Daughtry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a hook but Daughtry blocks it.
Daughtry lands a nice looking body shot.
Daughtry throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
A slow jab from Daughtry misses its intended target.
Daughtry scores with a jab to the head.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Daughtry tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Daughtry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Daughtry.
Daughtry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a jab when Daughtry was well out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daughtry moves away from the strike by Smith.
Daughtry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daughtry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daughtry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daughtry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daughtry moves out of range of the strikes.
Daughtry shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Daughtry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daughtry blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtry lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Daughtry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Daughtry tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Daughtry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daughtry throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Daughtry makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Daughtry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daughtry slips under a jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daughtry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Daughtry misses with a looping right.
Daughtry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Daughtry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a hook but Daughtry blocks it.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith cracks Daughtry with a big right hand and Daughtry goes down!
Daughtry is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith advances position into side control!
Oh Daughtry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith cracks Daughtry with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smith immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daughtry is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
A very excited looking John Smith 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xanadu Newton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newton lands with a slapping head kick.
Flagg tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newton 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.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton tries to clinch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton looks to land a body kick but Flagg moved away.
Newton takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Flagg's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flagg will feel that in the morning.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flagg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flagg misses with a hook.
Newton looks to land a combination but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
Flagg clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Flagg tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newton.
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!
Flagg is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Flagg into the cage.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Newton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flagg wants to stall.
Newton breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newton.
Flagg misses with a combination
and Newton counters with a solid body kick.
Newton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Flagg darts in trying to clinch
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Flagg closes the distance but Newton moves to the side
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flagg lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newton misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Newton feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a nice body shot.
Flagg closes the distance but Newton moves to the side
and Newton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Newton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a nice leg kick.
Flagg throws an off balance right hand
and Newton counters with a thumping low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Newton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flagg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flagg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg is trying to force a seperation but Newton has the dominant position.
Newton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newton tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Newton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton keeps control of Flagg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton cracks Flagg with a nice body shot.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Flagg lands a right hook to the body.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newton counters with a low kick, right behind Flagg 's knee.
Newton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flagg, pushing him back against the cage.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Newton tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
Flagg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flagg lands a shoulder strike.
Flagg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Newton gets through Flagg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg can't find room to land a body shot as Newton controls the action.
A short uppercut from Newton.
Flagg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Flagg stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanadu Newton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newton lands a right hand.
Flagg lands a nice shot to the body.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Newton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Newton manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flagg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flagg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flagg misses the jab.
Flagg cracks Newton with a good jab.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Xanadu Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Flagg. Flagg maintains the clinch.
Flagg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flagg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
A short uppercut from Newton.
Newton scores with a shoulder strike.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Newton blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Flagg.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newton.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Good body shot from Newton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton breaks the clinch.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton motions for Flagg to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flagg misses the jab.
Flagg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flagg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flagg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton tries to work over Flagg's front leg with a kick but Flagg checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
Flagg scores with a nice right hand.
Flagg stalks Newton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newton's face. Newton staggers backwards, shaken.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton breaks the clinch.
Flagg lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
Newton throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flagg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flagg throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Flagg takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg leaning against his opponent.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton is looking to chop away at Flagg's legs.
Flagg looks to clinch
and Newton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg 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!
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg lands with a good body shot.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Randall Flagg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Flagg keeps the fight on the outside.
Flagg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
and Newton counters with an inside leg kick.
Flagg tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Flagg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Flagg.
That kick from Newton tenderised Flagg's leg. Flagg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flagg cracks Newton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newton can pounce on him.
Flagg lands a body shot.
Flagg takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton lands a head kick!
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a head kick.
Newton misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton 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.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flagg checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flagg lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flagg's sensitive parts.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flagg's hands.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flagg checks a leg kick.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Flagg is looking to break free of the clinch but Newton has double underhooks.
Newton tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Newton.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Newton is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Newton.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Newton digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton is working Flagg over against the cage.
Newton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flagg uses from the top position.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Flagg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Flagg has passed into side control.
Flagg is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Newton misses.
Flagg wants to clinch.
Newton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newton is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
Newton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newton darts in and clinches Flagg up against the cage.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flagg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Newton.
Newton tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Newton blocking some punches.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Newton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Flagg breaks the clinch.
Newton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flagg is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Flagg takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flagg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newton.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Flagg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flagg throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton scores with a spinning back kick!
Newton throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg feints a jab promting Newton to slip. Flagg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Flagg's head back.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Newton settles back down.
Newton scores with a leg kick.
Flagg throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Donk. Flagg catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Xanadu Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Flagg throws a combination that misses
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Flagg tries to clinch but Newton moves away
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Flagg fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xanadu Newton.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xanadu Newton! Xanadu Newton retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patellar Luxation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Venom's Theme. Eddie Brock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patellar Luxation!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Brock misses.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Brock as he connects with a hook.
Brock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brock blocks a head kick by Luxation.
Brock moves into the clinch.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Luxation avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luxation up against the cage.
A short left from Brock.
Luxation throws a head punch that misses.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Luxation controls his hands.
Luxation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luxation is trying to break the clinch but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Luxation avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Luxation scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Luxation's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luxation lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Luxation.
Brock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luxation.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luxations head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Brock.
Brock prevents a body shot from Luxation.
Luxation can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Luxation lands a nice uppercut.
Brock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Brock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock is leaning against Luxation and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luxation looks winded!
Nice body punch from Brock - that landed with a thud.
Brock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luxation backwards.
Brock lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luxations head.
Brock scores with a hook to the body.
Brock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luxation backwards.
Brock drops Luxation onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luxation is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Luxation is rocked!
Brock lands a body punch.
Luxation is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Brock drops Luxation onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luxation is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Brock cracks Luxation with a nice body shot.
Brock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Luxation! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brock is unloading with more strikes now! Luxation drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Brock gave a mention to Divinity 160Q for $150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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