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HONOR Wednesday Warfare I PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Pin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
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, King Pin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee rushes Pin and presses him up against the cage.
Pin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Pin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Pin.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Pin is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Pin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like King Pin has been cut.
Pin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Pin in his tracks for a moment.
Pin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pin is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Pin tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Pin back against the cage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Pin's takedown attempt.
Pin takes a shot to the head.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pin's defenses.
Pin jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Pin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Pin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pin tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pin drops back down to his feet.
Pin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Pin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pin is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Pin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Pin.
Pin looks winded!
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pin is rocked!
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands a right hand.
Pin tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Pin's takedown attempt.
A short left from Lee.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pin! Lee unloads with more strikes and Pin sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Lee!
A victorious Bruce Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quagmire Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josh Dominguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 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
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Dominguez !
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, Quagmire Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a takedown
and Yeah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dominguez won't be happy with that.
My spies in BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform me that Yeah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yeah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yeah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yeah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yeah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yeah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yeah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dominguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yeah's guard! Nice work there by Dominguez !
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Yeah is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into side control.
Yeah is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominguez 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dominguez is working for a kimura but Yeah is defending it quite comfortably.
Yeah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yeah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yeah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Yeah's legs - danger averted.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Yeah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yeah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeah wants to take Dominguez 's back but he can't do it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yeah is working for a guillotine from mount but Dominguez frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire Yeah dominated that round.
That's time! Dominguez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dominguez .
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez has Yeah up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeah can't get the takedown.
Yeah wants a takedown.
Yeah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dominguez .
Yeah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yeah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Josh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quagmire Yeah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yeah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeah prevents it.
Yeah is trying to stall.
Dominguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yeah to keep the fight standing.
Dominguez pulls Yeah into guard.
Yeah wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Yeah pushes down on Dominguez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Yeah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yeah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yeah.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Yeah.
Yeah trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Yeah eventually gives up the hold.
Yeah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez trying to control but Yeah postures up.
Yeah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yeah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is working for a kimura but Dominguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Yeah seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez is looking to control Yeah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?
Yeah trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeah is trying for a kimura here. Dominguez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yeah wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quagmire Yeah!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coors Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Seventeen - Sex Pistols. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Coors Light was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
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142 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coors Light!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws a right and a left that Cox avoids nicely.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Light lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Light.
Cox tries to clinch but Light moves away
and Light counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cox throws a head kick but Light moves out of range.
Light rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
Light moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Light is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Light wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox has Light pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Light manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Light breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Light throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox closes the distance but Light moves to the side
and Light counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Light is out of range.
Cox leaves Light with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Light with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a shoot takedown. Light fights it but they end up in guard.
Light looks winded!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Light is keeping the position.
Cox stays in close to Light's body and controls the position.
Cox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Light being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Light wants to get back to his feet but Cox passes into half guard.
Cox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cox is controlling the pace.
Cox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is keen to just control but Light is a slippery customer.
Cox is looking for a kimura but Light is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cox to get the leverage.
Cox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Light is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Light is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Light defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Light is trying to stand.
Cox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Light defends it well.
Cox throwing shots but Light is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Light blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cox.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Light is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Light shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Cox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Light's guard.
Light keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Light wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Cox throws an elbow that misses. Light uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cox's guard. Nice move by Light!
Cox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox controls Light momentarily but Light frees himself.
Cox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
Cox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Light won't allow Cox to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Cox.
Light tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Light throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Light throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Light is breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Light enables Cox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Light manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.
Light working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox.
Steve Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Light can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.
Cox throws an elbow that misses. Light uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cox's guard. Nice move by Light!
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!
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Light wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
Cox pulls Light in close to prevent any damage.
Light wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking for a sweep. Not yet Cox, not yet.
Cox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cox tries to get out of the position.
Cox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Coors Light wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Light. Those never looked like landing.
Light fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light swinging wildly here.
Cox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Light looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well.
Cox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Light moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cox misses with a straight left.
Light blocks a jab.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Light throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Light has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Light pushes him off.
Light gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cox throws a leg kick but Light sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Light misses with the combination.
Light looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Light has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Light gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Light thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Light on the ground.
Cox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cox.
Cox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Light takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox wants to sweep here but Light controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Light is aware though and is defending well.
Cox has control of Light's left arm, preventing Light from doing any damage.
Cox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Light throws a strike but Cox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cox is in close to Light's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Light blocks nicely.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Cox.
Light keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Horrible takedown by Light or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox which made him look bad.
Cox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Light!
You can see the frustration on Light's face as Cox controls the position.
Coors Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Cox waved his t-shirt featuring Meet the Future's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Heck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chierehdk Cknlaskhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chierehdk Cknlaskhr struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chierehdk Cknlaskhr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Heck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chierehdk Cknlaskhr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cknlaskhr prevents Heck from improving position.
Cknlaskhr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cknlaskhr looking for submissions off his back.
Heck wants to pass to mount but Cknlaskhr is defending the position.
Cknlaskhr missing with punches from the bottom.
Cknlaskhr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Heck manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr wants to control but Heck is having none of it.
Heck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cknlaskhr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cknlaskhr!
Cknlaskhr forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heck is looking to escape.
Cknlaskhr wants to take a breather but Heck is having none of it.
Heck is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr is keen to just control but Heck is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chierehdk Cknlaskhr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Heck misses with a takedown attempt - Cknlaskhr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heck gets a takedown into half guard.
Heck is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cknlaskhr wants to get back to his feet.
Cknlaskhr trying to hold on to Heck's head to control him but Heck postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cknlaskhr on the ground.
Cknlaskhr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cknlaskhr!
Heck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cknlaskhr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr actively working from the bottom here.
Heck tries to pass to full mount but Cknlaskhr defends it.
Cknlaskhr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heck wants to free his trapped foot but Cknlaskhr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Heck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heck gets a double leg takedown into Cknlaskhr's guard.
Cknlaskhr is looking to stand up but Heck isn't so interested in that idea.
Heck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cknlaskhr is keeping the position for now.
Heck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cknlaskhr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heck has passed into side control.
Cknlaskhr is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cknlaskhr is breathing heavily.
Cknlaskhr tries to roll over but Heck keeps him under control.
Steven Heck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cknlaskhr trying to control here.
Heck is pressing down on Cknlaskhr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cknlaskhr is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr wants to get back to full guard.
Cknlaskhr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heck tries to pass to full mount but Cknlaskhr defends it.
Cknlaskhr is looking to escape.
Cknlaskhr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heck is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cknlaskhr wants to improve his position but Heck is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Heck has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cknlaskhr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cknlaskhr trying to control here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chierehdk Cknlaskhr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cknlaskhr quickly recovers to half guard.
Cknlaskhr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr trying to control from the bottom.
Heck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cknlaskhr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cknlaskhr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Heck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heck gets the takedown into side control.
Cknlaskhr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heck trying to pass the guard but Cknlaskhr defending well.
Cknlaskhr wants to control but Heck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cknlaskhr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heck.
Heck is looking for a kimura here.
Cknlaskhr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr pushes Heck off but Heck dives into side control.
Cknlaskhr striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cknlaskhr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chierehdk Cknlaskhr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Heck goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cknlaskhr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heck's guard! Nice work there by Cknlaskhr!
Heck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heck tries to get out of the position.
Heck pushes Cknlaskhr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Heck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cknlaskhr's guard.
Heck tries to free his leg and advance position but Cknlaskhr is retaining full guard.
Cknlaskhr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cknlaskhr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cknlaskhr, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cknlaskhr tries to bench press Heck off him but Heck keeps the position.
Cknlaskhr prevents Heck from improving position.
Cknlaskhr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cknlaskhr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr is looking for a sweep.
Heck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cknlaskhr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Heck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heck 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Heck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Leslie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Lee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
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, Reginald Leslie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leslie closes the distance and clinches.
Leslie working Lee over with knees to the body.
Lee jumps guard but Leslie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leslie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Leslie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Leslie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Leslie.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Leslie.
Leslie connects with a knee to the head.
Leslie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Leslie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Leslie.
Lee is rocked!
Leslie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leslie lands a big right hand that drops Lee! The killer instinct kicks in and Leslie finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leslie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Leslie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Alex Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irwin scores with a hook.
Jones clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Irwin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is pressing down on Irwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones pulls Irwin in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones has his feet on Irwin's thighs here. He's pushed Irwin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Irwin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscralo De Santiuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Started From The Bottom. Rock Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscralo De Santiuya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Santiuya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oscralo De Santiuya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santiuya looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
De Santiuya shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for De Santiuya on that attempt.
Rock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscralo De Santiuya.
De Santiuya tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Santiuya.
Lee misses with a hook.
De Santiuya closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Oscralo De Santiuya has been cut.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
De Santiuya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but De Santiuya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Santiuya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santiuya wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
De Santiuya closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. De Santiuya pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Santiuya fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee with a nice cross.
De Santiuya looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
De Santiuya looks winded!
Lee cracks De Santiuya with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends De Santiuya tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lee pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! De Santiuya is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Lee!
Rock Lee is the new welterweight champion!
Rock Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Oscralo De Santiuya spoke after the fight, saying 'Get better, train harder, move faster, be better.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnar Gorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gradnje kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein-Moskau. The key to victory for Investitor Gradnje has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Investitor Gradnje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agnar Gorm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gradnje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorm.
Gradnje misses with a takedown
and Gorm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gorm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gradnje looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gorm has picked Gradnje up and slammed him! Gradnje can't keep hold of the triangle and Gorm manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorm is working Gradnje over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gorm advances to mount.
Gradnje is trying desperately to improve position.
Gradnje slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gradnje keeps working.
Gradnje taking some punishment here, with Gorm in his half guard.
Gradnje actively working from the bottom here.
Gorm lands strikes from half guard.
Gorm working Gradnje over with strikes.
Gorm blocks the strikes from Gradnje.
Gorm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gorm drops an elbow to the side of Gradnje's head.
Gradnje looking for submissions off his back.
Gorm is looking for a kimura here.
Gradnje is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gorm in particular looking to stall.
Gorm is looking to advance position but Gradnje won't allow it.
Gradnje manages to get to full guard.
Gorm trying to control but Gradnje is working from the bottom.
Gorm stands and throws Gradnje's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorm landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gradnje is looking for a sweep.
Gorm tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gorm in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gorm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gradnje is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gradnje is trying to control Gorm's posture but Gorm avoids it.
Gorm scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gradnje to see if he's OK.
Gradnje sneaks back into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gradnje is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gorm is tapping! Great win for Gradnje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Investitor Gradnje!
In defeat, Agnar Gorm stepped up to the mic, saying '"Sergio!! Water!! Sergio!!!
I'm sorry I couldn't perform better today,nothing but respect for my opponent, he was on tonight.
I think it's time for me to hang up the gloves. Thank you to my friends, family, coaches and fans, I hope you respect my decision, I can't keep losing like this. Th'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMario Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMario Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nunes throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Nunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Nunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nunes throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nunes thumps Williams with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunes is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Williams.
We've been hearing reports that Nunes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams digs a right hand into Nunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nunes's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Nunes is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams pushes Nunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Nunes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams digs a right hand into Nunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nunes's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
A short right from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunes tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nunes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Nunes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Nunes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams is leaning against Nunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nunes has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nunes or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams pushes Nunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes is rocked!
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Nunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams has Nunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nunes tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Nunes's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nunes pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nunes on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Nunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nunes walks straight into a right hand from Williams - that's dropped him! Williams jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nunes from any more punishment! Nunes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMario Williams!
DeMario Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zaylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Wardlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Wardlaw 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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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Zaylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Wardlaw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wardlaw is defending well.
Zaylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Wardlaw has double underhooks.
Wardlaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zaylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wardlaw stops a takedown attempt from Zaylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zaylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Zaylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zaylor digs a right hand underneath Wardlaw's ribcage. Wardlaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wardlaw as Zaylor tries to tie him up.
Zaylor gets underhooks to prevent Wardlaw's takedown attempt.
Wardlaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zaylor is trying to stall.
Wardlaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wardlaw fails to land the takedown.
Zaylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaylor moves into the clinch.
Zaylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wardlaw.
Zaylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wardlaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Zaylor.
Wardlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wardlaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zaylor drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wardlaw throwing strikes but missing.
Zaylor working a defensive guard here.
Wardlaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wardlaw's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaylor drops back looking for a leg! Wardlaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wardlaw manages to kick Zaylor off! Zaylor jumps back into Wardlaw's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wardlaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wardlaw lands an upkick as Zaylor stands over him.
Zaylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wardlaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaylor is one step ahead there.
Zaylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wardlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wardlaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor trying to control but Wardlaw is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Zaylor just wasn't active enough.
Zaylor wants to clinch up but Wardlaw keeps it at a distance.
Wardlaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wardlaw is in Zaylor's guard.
Zaylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wardlaw is one step ahead there.
Zaylor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wardlaw frees his head nicely. Oh but Zaylor has switched to an armbar! Wardlaw is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Zaylor!
Ben Zaylor is the new featherweight champion!
Ben Zaylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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