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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Todd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but Todd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gonzales is fighting off a takedown attempt but Todd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gonzales to the mat. Gonzales regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzales, not yet.
Todd landing with the ground and pound.
Todd is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzales has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Todd is looking to defend but Gonzales has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Todd! Gonzales pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Todd taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun Wukong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Bostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostic throws a head kick but Wukong moves out of range.
Wukong dives in and scores a takedown into Bostic's guard.
Wukong stays in close to Bostic's body and controls the position.
Wukong looking to pass the guard.
Bostic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wukong throwing strikes from guard but Bostic blocks nicely.
Wukong throwing strikes from guard but Bostic blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wukong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wukong landing some decent shots from guard.
Wukong landing with the ground and pound.
Wukong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wukong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong throwing strikes from guard but Bostic blocks nicely.
Wukong lands a couple of digs.
Bostic wants to stand but Wukong is controlling the position.
Wukong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wukong working some strikes from top position.
Wukong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wukong won't allow Bostic to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wukong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wukong lands a couple of elbows.
Wukong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bostic wants to get back to his feet but Wukong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wukong connects with a couple of short punches.
Wukong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wukong is working Bostic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is working Bostic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong works over Bostic with some ground and pound from guard.
Wukong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wukong with a nice head shot there.
Wukong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wukong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wukong drops back looking for a leg! Bostic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bostic manages to kick Wukong off! Wukong jumps back into Bostic's guard.
Wukong won't allow Bostic to get back to his feet.
Bostic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is pushing down on Bostic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bostic is fighting to maintain full guard but Wukong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wukong passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wukong lands a big shot there that rocks Bostic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Bostic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wukong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wukong with shots to the head and body - Bostic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bostic is in a horrible position here. Wukong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong raining down shots from the mount!
Bostic is rocked!
The referee warns Bostic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Wukong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wukong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justin Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wukong dives in for a single leg takedown but Bostic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wukong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Justin Bostic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Wukong.
Wukong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bostic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bostic is looking to break free of the clinch but Wukong has double underhooks.
Bostic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Wukong.
Bostic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wukong after a bit of a struggle.
Wukong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wukong keeping full guard, as Bostic tries to pass.
Wukong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bostic can't handle though.
Bostic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bostic throwing strikes from guard but Wukong blocks nicely.
Bostic is fighting to break Wukong's control of his arms but Wukong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bostic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wukong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wukong dives on top into guard.
Wukong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wukong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bostic to see if he's OK.
Wukong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wukong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bostic to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wukong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wukong just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bostic some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wukong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wukong wants to control but Bostic is keeping him busy.
Wukong working the ground and pound.
Wukong trying to control the position but Bostic is working away.
Wukong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Wukong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wukong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bostic is trying to buck Wukong off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bostic is trying to get back to his feet.
Wukong cracks Bostic with a big elbow.
Wukong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wukong takes a little break here. Bostic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bostic taking a bit of punishment here - Wukong scoring with strikes.
Bostic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wukong connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wukong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sun Wukong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bostic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Wukong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wukong 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.
Wukong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wukong trying to control but Bostic is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sun Wukong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bostic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic closes the distance but Wukong moves to the side
and Wukong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bostic's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bostic wants to stand up but Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wukong distracts Bostic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wukong chips away with some ground and pound.
Bostic has momentary wrist control but Wukong slips an elbow through the middle.
Wukong passes Bostic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bostic tries to kick Wukong off but Wukong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Wukong there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wukong lands a nice short elbow.
Bostic has hold of Wukong's hands but Wukong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wukong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Wukong.
Wukong lands a heavy elbow.
Wukong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wukong with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Bostic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wukong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wukong lands a heavy elbow.
Wukong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Bostic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wukong lands with some strikes.
Wukong landing strikes from the mount and Bostic is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Wukong.
Wukong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bostic?
Wukong lands a big shot to the head and Bostic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sun Wukong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nilz Artzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedran Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artzing comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Tu Dir Weh. Nilz Artzing had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Nilz Artzing looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nilz Artzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artzing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milosevic closes the distance and clinches.
Milosevic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Artzing trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Milosevic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Milosevic stands and steps away. Artzing gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artzing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milosevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Milosevic 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.
Milosevic clinches up with Artzing and pushes him back against the cage.
Milosevic gets underhooks to prevent Artzing's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artzing wants a takedown but no success here.
Artzing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milosevic is defending well for now.
Milosevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milosevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Milosevic wants the takedown. Artzing is fighting it off but Milosevic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Artzing's guard against the cage.
Milosevic wanted to stand there but Artzing had control of the position.
Milosevic prevents Artzing from getting back to his feet.
Artzing is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milosevic throwing strikes but missing.
Milosevic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milosevic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milosevic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Milosevic cracks Artzing with a solid left hand.
Artzing is working an open guard so Milosevic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Artzing is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milosevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milosevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artzing backwards.
Artzing is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milosevic lands a big right hand that drops Artzing! The killer instinct kicks in and Milosevic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Milosevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vedran Milosevic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derec Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu's entrance music is Break on Through. A fine choice. Derec Negreanu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derec Negreanu!
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, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu stuns Hallick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hallick drops his hands momentarily and Negreanu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Negreanu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallick thows a body kick. Negreanu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Hallick throws a lazy uppercut
and Negreanu counters with a left to the body.
Negreanu throws a good cross that connects.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Hallick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Negreanu slips a jab and a cross from Hallick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negreanu looks to land a right hand but Hallick moved out of range.
Negreanu swings for the body but Hallick moves out of range.
Negreanu lands a right hook to the body.
Derec Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallick throws a hook but Negreanu avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallick. Negreanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallick misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
Hallick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Negreanu walks into a straight right hand from Hallick.
It looks like Derec Negreanu has been cut.
Hallick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hallick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Hallick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Negreanu scores with a one two! Hallick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Hallick.
Negreanu lands a jab to the nose.
Hallick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallick throws a right hand that misses
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Hallick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Negreanu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Negreanu duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu takes a swing at Hallick's ribcage but misses.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Negreanu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Negreanu.
Hallick lands an overhand right.
Negreanu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hallick lands a big uppercut and Negreanu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Negreanu looks OK. Hallick waves Negreanu back to his feet!
Negreanu is rocked!
Hallick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Negreanu loads up on a big right hand but Hallick slips the punch.
Hallick lands a big uppercut and Negreanu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Negreanu looks OK. Hallick waves Negreanu back to his feet!
Oh Negreanu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Negreanu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Negreanu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallick in his tracks.
Negreanu throws a hook but Hallick blocks it.
A punch combination from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick throws a right hand that Negreanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Negreanu also avoids with ease.
Negreanu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Negreanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Negreanu.
Negreanu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Derec Negreanu's cut is getting worse.
Negreanu jabs Hallick right on the nose. Hallick blinks but takes it well.
Negreanu dips to his left and cracks Hallick with an uppercut!
Negreanu misses with a combination
and Hallick counters with a flying knee that drops Negreanu! Hallick dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustov Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Roddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Snow- Red Hot Chilllie Pepers blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustov Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Roddy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roddy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown throws a hook but Roddy avoids it easily.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Roddy.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Steel Penn ICON - AWAKENING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Roddy ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Roddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Roddy counters with a two punch combo.
Brown throws a series of punches but Roddy moves out of range.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustov Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roddy lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gustov Brown has been cut.
Roddy takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a head kick.
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!
Roddy slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Roddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Oooooh!!! Roddy has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Roddy steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brown is rocked!
Roddy cracks Brown with a left hook right on the temple and Brown goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Roddy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Brown is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Roddy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bolius Kalabokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: you ain;t a killa - BigPun. Zack Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
165 lbs
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159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolius Kalabokas!
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, Zack Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a combination that misses
and Kalabokas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalabokas dodges the punch combination from Young.
Kalabokas leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kalabokas.
Kalabokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Kalabokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalabokas misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Kalabokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalabokas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolius Kalabokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Young.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalabokas tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kalabokas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalabokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Zack Young has been cut.
Kalabokas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kalabokas's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young has gone for a leg lock! Kalabokas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Young's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young looks winded!
Kalabokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalabokas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalabokas lands a big right hand that sends Young crashing to the mat! Kalabokas stays standing though and waves Young back to his feet!
Young is rocked!
Kalabokas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Young takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kalabokas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Young bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bolius Kalabokas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belov comes to the cage accompanied by Mother Russia. Duke Ellington will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
196 lbs
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200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitry Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Ellington!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellington.
Belov takes one to the chin there.
Ellington lands with a shot to the body.
Ellington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belov.
Ellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ellington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ellington misses with a few strikes there.
Duke Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington lands a jab.
Ellington connects with a body shot.
Ellington drops Belov with a beautiful combination! Belov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ellington is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington lands a nice hook to Belov's body. Belov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ellington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Belov to the canvas! Belov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ellington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Ellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Christopher Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Weiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Christopher Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bud Weiser!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weiser drives through and clinches with Christopher Iii against the cage.
Weiser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christopher Iii fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christopher Iii gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Weiser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopher Iii.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiser is trying to stand up here but Christopher Iii is controlling him well.
Christopher Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christopher Iii slips a nice elbow through Weiser's hands, connecting with Weiser's forehead.
Christopher Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christopher Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christopher Iii winds up and cracks Weiser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii is trying to control. Weiser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weiser manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christopher Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Weiser is working from the bottom.
Christopher Iii stops Weiser from standing up.
Christopher Iii working some strikes from top position.
Christopher Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher Iii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weiser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Christopher Iii, into his guard.
Weiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Christopher Iii, not yet.
Weiser would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christopher Iii 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.
Weiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Christopher Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weiser keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christopher Iii's head.
Weiser throws an elbow that misses. Christopher Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weiser's guard. Nice move by Christopher Iii!
Weiser 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.
Christopher Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiser wants to sweep here but Christopher Iii controlling him for the moment.
Christopher Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher Iii.
Weiser pulls Christopher Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Christopher Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timothy Christopher Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christopher Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weiser defends well and Christopher Iii ends up having to push Weiser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weiser breaks the clinch.
Christopher Iii slips a jab and a cross from Weiser.
Weiser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Weiser sprawls well. He's pushed Christopher Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weiser tries to bum rush Christopher Iii with a series of wild strikes but Christopher Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christopher Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Weiser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christopher Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Christopher Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiser misses with the combination.
Christopher Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weiser defends it nicely.
Christopher Iii tries to clinch up but Weiser circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Weiser catches Christopher Iii right on the button with a cross.
Timothy Christopher Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weiser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii dives in and grabs Weiser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weiser pushes down on Christopher Iii's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Weiser postures up.
Nice strikes from Weiser there.
Weiser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christopher Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Weiser working Christopher Iii over with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Christopher Iii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bud Weiser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiser moves into full mount! Christopher Iii won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weiser cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopher Iii taking shots to the head.
Christopher Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Weiser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Weiser lands a nice shot to the head.
Weiser scoring with strikes but Christopher Iii is staying in there.
Weiser lands a nice shot to the head.
Christopher Iii is rocked!
Weiser lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Christopher Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weiser lands a big elbow - Christopher Iii is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Christopher Iii is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bud Weiser!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corner Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corner Bum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum looks to clinch
and Mishima counters with a stiff right hand.
Bum looks to clinch
and Mishima counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bum. Bum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bum moves to clinch but Mishima breaks away
and Mishima counters with a straight right hand.
Corner Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bum tries to keep at a distance but Mishima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bum told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mishima.
Bum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mishima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mishima misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mishima fails to land.
Mishima lands with a left to the head.
Mishima gets through Bum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dante Mishima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corner Bum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mishima.
Bum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mishima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mishima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mishima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bum looks winded!
Mishima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bum.
I was talking to Mishima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mishima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mishima scores with a jab. Bum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mishima misses the target.
Mishima jabs Bum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bum moves to clinch but Mishima breaks away
and Mishima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bum tumbling to the canvas!
Bum is rocked!
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima postures up in Bum's guard and throws a big left but Bum blocks it.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mishima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mishima.
Mishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bum is keeping the position for now.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima looking to pass the guard.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bum is trying to keep Mishima in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mishima throws an elbow that misses. Bum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mishima's guard. Nice move by Bum!
Mishima wants to get back to his feet but Bum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bum throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bum throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mishima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mishima scores with a punch to the head.
Bum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mishima counters with a straight right hand.
Bum tries to clinch up
and Mishima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mishima tries to clinch but Bum moves out of range.
Mishima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bum tries to clinch
and Mishima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mishima as he jumps to the side.
Bum leaves his chin hanging out and Mishima seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bum crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Mishima!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castro has chosen Molly as his entrance music. Ethan Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
144 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Castro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris pushes Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Castro drops back down to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Castro 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.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castro jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ethan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Castro.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Castro jumps guard but Harris stands there with Castro around his waist. Castro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
Castro blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Castro is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Castro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro is trying to break free.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Castro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Castro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Castro is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Harris lands a big elbow that drops Castro! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Castro is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Harris!
Ethan Harris is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Joe Castro had this to say: 'I did what i could but nothing happend is all'.
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