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INFAMOUS - 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiberias Rockefellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefellor has chosen Stand Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberias Rockefellor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefellor wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepherd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Rockefellor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockefellor tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefellor tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
Rockefellor is looking to clinch.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefellor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shepherd backs up against the cage.
Shepherd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockefellor pinned against the cage. Rockefellor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefellor tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rockefellor misses.
Rockefellor wants to clinch.
Shepherd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefellor is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.
Rockefellor tries to clinch up.
Rockefellor misses with a double jab.
Rockefellor moves in looking to clinch but Shepherd pushes him off.
Rockefellor wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Rockefellor tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but Rockefellor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockefellor wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Rockefellor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiberias Rockefellor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd shoots in for a double leg but Rockefellor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockefellor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shepherd manages to avoid it.
Shepherd swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockefellor.
Rockefellor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd looks for a takedown but Rockefellor sprawls well.
Rockefellor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefellor thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefellor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shepherd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepherd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefellor.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but Rockefellor shows good takedown defense.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shepherd.
Shepherd swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockefellor.
Rockefellor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rockefellor is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.
Rockefellor tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefellor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefellor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberias Rockefellor 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.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefellor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shepherd rather than just go for the knockout.
Shepherd swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockefellor.
Shepherd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockefellor's guard.
Rockefellor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepherd manages to get himself to full guard.
Shepherd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shepherd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockefellor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shepherd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockefellor stands up and waves to Shepherd to follow him.
Rockefellor tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefellor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
Rockefellor tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefellor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor moves in looking to clinch but Shepherd pushes him off.
Rockefellor throws a body punch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Rockefellor wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Shepherd fails with the takedown.
Rockefellor takes a swing at Shepherd's ribcage but misses.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefellor slaps away a takedown attempt from Shepherd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shepherd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockefellor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor wants to clinch.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockefellor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Rockefellor misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockefellor takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockefellor misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor swings wildly with an uppercut but Shepherd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefellor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefellor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shepherd goes for a takedown attempt but Rockefellor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockefellor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefellor tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockefellor throws a body punch but Shepherd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rockefellor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefellor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefellor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rockefellor gets back to half guard.
Rockefellor wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
Shepherd seems to be working for a kimura but Rockefellor defends the submission attempt.
Shepherd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockefellor is just riding it out for now. Shepherd eventually gives up the hold.
Shepherd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepherd dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rockefellor is looking to clinch.
A combination from Rockefellor does no damage.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but Rockefellor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockefellor is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Tiberias Rockefellor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockefellor tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockefellor. Shepherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepherd swings for the body but Rockefellor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockefellor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefellor is looking to clinch.
Rockefellor tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockefellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefellor throws a sloppy body shot
and Shepherd counters with a single leg into guard. Rockefellor didn't expect that.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rockefellor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepherd manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockefellor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepherd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockefellor's guard.
Rockefellor working for a triangle but Shepherd defends it easily.
Rockefellor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockefellor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepherd is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shepherd drops back looking for a leg! Rockefellor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockefellor manages to kick Shepherd off! Shepherd jumps back into Rockefellor's guard.
Shepherd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockefellor is on top in guard.
Rockefellor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockefellor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rockefellor darts in trying to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rockefellor!
Shepherd working for a submission but Rockefellor is keeping him at bay.
Rockefellor is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd working for a guillotine from mount but Rockefellor is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockefellor wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefellor is looking for a sweep. Shepherd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockefellor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shepherd stops Rockefellor from standing up.
Rockefellor 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.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockefellor wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockefellor leaves Shepherd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Shepherd.
I think Shepherd 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Shepherd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walt Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walt Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roofer connects with a crisp jab.
Roofer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stafjard was covering up waiting for the punch and Roofer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roofer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stafjard's guard.
Roofer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stafjard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stafjard has escaped and now he's on top!
Stafjard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roofer is keeping the position for now.
Roofer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roofer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stafjard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stafjard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roofer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roofer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stafjard has cracked it and Roofer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stafjard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JanOle Stafjard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Staal!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staal punishes Qualls's body with a nice straight punch.
Qualls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Staal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qualls.
Staal connects with a right hand. Qualls shakes it off.
Qualls throws a leg kick but Staal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qualls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Staal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Staal.
Qualls wants to clinch up but Staal keeps it at a distance.
Brooks Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qualls wants to clinch.
Staal scores with a one two! Qualls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Staal jabs Qualls right on the nose. Qualls blinks but takes it well.
Staal throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qualls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qualls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Staal connects with a single shot there.
Qualls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qualls pivots, looking for a leg kick but Staal is out of range and Qualls settles back down.
Qualls throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
Staal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qualls doesn't seem bothered though.
Staal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Staal lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal drops Qualls with a beautiful combination! Qualls stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Staal is looking for the KO!
Qualls is rocked!
Qualls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Qualls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qualls tries to clinch but Staal moves out of range.
Staal lands a nice looking body shot.
Qualls seems to have got his legs back now.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
Staal digs a good body shot into Qualls's ribs.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qualls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Staal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qualls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Staal Rushes Qualls and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Qualls is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Staal Piles on the pressure and Qualls crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooks Staal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Submaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is remember the name. The key to victory for Jason Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Williams!
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, BJJ Submaster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams avoids the head kick by Submaster.
BJJ Submaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Submaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Submaster working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay.
Submaster goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams.
Submaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Submaster is tightening it up a little... Williams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Williams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Williams taps out! nice BJJ there by Submaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). BJJ Submaster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Choke Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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, Leon Czolgosz!
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, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Czolgosz.
Czolgosz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Czolgosz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Czolgosz showed some decent athleticism there.
Czolgosz wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Czolgosz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Czolgosz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Czolgosz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Czolgosz trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Czolgosz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Czolgosz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czolgosz is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Czolgosz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Czolgosz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Czolgosz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Czolgosz eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czolgosz wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Czolgosz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Czolgosz works his way into side control.
Czolgosz wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Czolgosz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Czolgosz counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Czolgosz.
Czolgosz is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czolgosz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Czolgosz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Czolgosz, into his guard.
Williams pushing down on Czolgosz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czolgosz is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams trying to control from Czolgosz's half guard. Czolgosz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Czolgosz is looking for a triangle here but Williams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Czolgosz gets back to half guard.
Czolgosz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czolgosz is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Czolgosz wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Czolgosz wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Czolgosz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Czolgosz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Czolgosz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Czolgosz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Czolgosz showed some decent athleticism there.
Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czolgosz to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czolgosz passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Czolgosz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Czolgosz seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Czolgosz wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz prevents Williams from improving his position.
Czolgosz is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Czolgosz is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Czolgosz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Czolgosz eventually gives up the hold.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Butch Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Czolgosz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Czolgosz slips nicely into half guard.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Czolgosz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Williams still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Williams has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to move to mount but Czolgosz blocks the move with his legs.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czolgosz keeps working.
Czolgosz regains half guard.
Czolgosz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czolgosz is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czolgosz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Czolgosz dives on top into guard.
Leon Czolgosz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Czolgosz stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Czolgosz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Czolgosz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Czolgosz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Osgar MacGregor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cozad.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
MacGregor scores with a jab to the head.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
MacGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Cozad.
MacGregor looks to land a combination but Cozad avoids it well.
MacGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cozad is rocked!
Cozad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGregor finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad seems to have recovered his senses.
Cozad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense.
Cozad looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGregor is just out of range.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from MacGregor misses its intended target.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGregor's guard.
MacGregor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Cozad throwing strikes from guard but MacGregor blocks nicely.
Cozad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor 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.
MacGregor is trying to hold Cozad in close to prevent damage but Cozad has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cozad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cozad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cozad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cozad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacGregor is trying to maintain the position but Cozad is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGregor kicks off Cozad and gets to his feet.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad clobbers MacGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cozad has MacGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
MacGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cozad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cozad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad wants to break free but MacGregor has control.
Cozad trying to stall but MacGregor improves his position.
Cozad tries to circle away but MacGregor has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGregor.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
MacGregor lands an uppercut.
MacGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cozad stuns MacGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGregor missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor clinches but Cozad breaks the clinch
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.
Cozad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad scores with the left hand. MacGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Cozad moves away
and Cozad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGregor wants to clinch
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.
MacGregor closes the distance but Cozad moves to the side
and Cozad counters with a series of strikes. MacGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacGregor is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh MacGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGregor is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad finds MacGregor's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! MacGregor flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cozad lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure MacGregor will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor Cozad! Connor Cozad retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elbows Fisticuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisticuff's entrance music is All the Above. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elbows Fisticuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas is looking to clinch but Fisticuff is avoiding it.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisticuff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruas blocks a head kick by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff wants to land a leg kick but Ruas is out of range.
Ruas is looking to clinch but Fisticuff is avoiding it.
Fisticuff throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas wants to clinch up but Fisticuff keeps it at a distance.
Ruas moves in looking to clinch but Fisticuff pushes him off.
Fisticuff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruas is looking to clinch.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Ruas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruas throws a hook but Fisticuff avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuff blocks a head kick by Ruas.
Fisticuff pushes Ruas away with a front kick.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Ruas slips a straight right by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisticuff cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Fisticuff looks to land a body kick but Ruas moved away.
Fisticuff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruas looks gassed!
Fisticuff throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Fisticuff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruas tries to clinch there but Fisticuff circles away.
Fisticuff misses with a head kick.
Fisticuff throws the kick towards the body but Ruas avoids it.
Fisticuff throws a push kick but Ruas slaps the foot to one side.
Ruas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruas blocks a head kick by Fisticuff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Elbows Fisticuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas avoids a kick to the body.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisticuff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruas moves out of range as Fisticuff throws a body kick.
Fisticuff is looking to land body kicks.
Fisticuff cracks Ruas with an open hand slap.
It looks like Anderson Ruas has been cut.
Fisticuff checks a low kick from Ruas.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisticuff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuff throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range.
Ruas blocks a head kick by Fisticuff.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisticuff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Fisticuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuff misses with a low kick.
Ruas tries to clinch there but Fisticuff circles away.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Fisticuff avoids the head kick by Ruas.
A head kick by Ruas misses
and Fisticuff counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
Fisticuff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fisticuff throws a leg kick but Ruas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fisticuff thuds his shin into the meat of Ruas's side.
Ruas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisticuff misses with a body kick.
Ruas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisticuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisticuff throws a solid leg kick but Ruas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fisticuff.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses.
Fisticuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisticuff swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas looks to land a left hand but Fisticuff moved out of range nicely.
Ruas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruas tries to clinch up
and Fisticuff counters with an inside leg kick.
Fisticuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fisticuff avoids a kick to the body.
Ruas wants to clinch but Fisticuff slips to the side
and Fisticuff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruas's knee momentarily.
Ruas avoids the head kick by Fisticuff.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisticuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Fisticuff throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruas counters by clinching up.
Fisticuff avoiding damage as Ruas throws knees to the body.
Ruas landing knees to the body.
Ruas takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbows Fisticuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruas misses with the combination.
Fisticuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fisticuff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fisticuff counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruas throws a series of punches but Fisticuff avoids them all with ease.
Ruas wants to clinch.
Fisticuff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruas wants to clinch.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas tries to clinch
and Fisticuff counters with a body kick that stops Ruas in his tracks momentarily.
Elbows Fisticuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisticuff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Fisticuff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruas. That did some damage!
Fisticuff is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruas closes the distance but Fisticuff moves to the side
and Fisticuff counters with a leg kick.
Ruas blocks a head kick by Fisticuff.
Ruas wants to clinch
and Fisticuff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruas wants to clinch but Fisticuff slips to the side
and Fisticuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick from Fisticuff lands but Ruas takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fisticuff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruas checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elbows Fisticuff is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Ruas.
Fisticuff is looking to slow Ruas down with leg kicks.
Fisticuff misses with a low kick as Ruas jumps back.
Fisticuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisticuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruas tries to clinch up
and Fisticuff counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuff misses with a low kick.
Fisticuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruas blocks the leg kick.
Ruas doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisticuff circles away.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fisticuff misses.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas moves in looking to clinch but Fisticuff pushes him off.
Fisticuff keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Ruas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisticuff throws the kick towards the body but Ruas avoids it.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Fisticuff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisticuff swinging wildly here.
Fisticuff keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisticuff throws a wild body kick that Ruas sees coming a mile off.
Ruas throws a series of strikes that have Fisticuff backpedaling.
Ruas wants to clinch.
Ruas moves out of range of the body kick.
Fisticuff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?
Ruas tries to clinch there but Fisticuff circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbows Fisticuff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Ruas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fisticuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruas checks it well.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches.
Ruas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisticuff avoids it.
Fisticuff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fisticuff is trying to break free.
Fisticuff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Fisticuff misses.
Ruas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fisticuff.
Ruas is looking to clinch but Fisticuff is avoiding it.
Fisticuff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Fisticuff misses
and Ruas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fisticuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruas avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisticuff avoiding damage as Ruas throws knees to the body.
Fisticuff tries to land a knee to the head but Ruas blocks with his arms.
Fisticuff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisticuff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fisticuff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruas looks to clinch
and Fisticuff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas wants to clinch
and Fisticuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fisticuff!
Fisticuff misses with a head kick.
Ruas closes the distance but Fisticuff moves to the side
and Fisticuff counters with a nice leg kick.
Fisticuff misses with a body kick.
Fisticuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range.
Ruas drives through and clinches with Fisticuff against the cage.
Ruas missing with knees to the body.
Ruas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruas connects with a knee to the head.
Fisticuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisticuff throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff is having none of it.
Ruas wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruas.
Fisticuff throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas avoids the head kick by Fisticuff.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisticuff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisticuff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruas tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisticuff.
Ruas tries to clinch there but Fisticuff circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fisticuff misses with a kick to the body.
Fisticuff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fisticuff counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fisticuff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Ruas.
Fisticuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuff misses with a body kick.
Ruas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisticuff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elbows Fisticuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruas wants to clinch.
Fisticuff tries to keep at a distance but Ruas has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruas tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisticuff avoids the damage to the body.
Fisticuff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisticuff takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruas throws an elbow but misses.
Ruas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fisticuff lands a knee to the head.
Ruas lands a knee to the body.
Ruas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisticuff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fisticuff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Fisticuff.
Fisticuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Fisticuff misses
and Ruas counters by clinching up.
Ruas with a knee to the head.
Fisticuff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fisticuff.
Anderson Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruas doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisticuff circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elbows Fisticuff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisticuff, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbows Fisticuff!
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