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HONOR Wednesday Warfare IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bedford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 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
3 - 3 - 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedford has Bostic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bedford lands a left hand.
Bostic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bedford manages to end up in side control.
Bedford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bostic keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic is pushing Bedford's head away, looking to escape. Bedford manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford is looking to take a break and control but Bostic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bedford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bedford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedford wants to control but Bostic is keeping him busy.
Bostic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bedford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bedford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bostic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bostic is trying to buck Bedford off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford trying to control the position but Bostic is working away.
Bostic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bedford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bedford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bostic keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bostic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bedford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford controls the position.
Bedford wants to control but Bostic is keeping him busy.
Bedford tries for a kimura but Bostic is defending well.
Bedford is putting a hurting on Bostic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bedford stands up and beckons Bostic to his feet.
Bostic staying out of range there.
Bostic tries to keep at a distance but Bedford has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford wants a takedown.
Bedford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bedford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bedford managing to block the knees to the body from Bostic.
Bostic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bostic wants a takedown.
Bostic blocks an elbow strike from Bedford.
Bedford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bostic looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bedford is on top in guard.
Bedford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bedford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bostic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bedford is in Bostic's guard.
Bedford lands a couple of digs.
Johnny Bedford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bedford trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bedford wants to stand but Bostic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bedford postures up in Bostic's guard and throws a big left but Bostic blocks it.
Bedford pushing down on Bostic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bostic is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford passes to full mount!
Bostic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bedford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bostic is looking to escape.
Bedford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bostic wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford raining down shots from the mount!
Bedford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bostic because Bedford loaded up on that one.
Bedford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bostic is looking to escape.
Bedford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford controlling the position easily from mount.
Bostic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bedford controlling the pace for now.
Bedford landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bedford scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bedford throwing strikes here but Bostic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bostic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bostic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bostic shrugs it off.
Bedford trying to control but Bostic is having none of it.
Bedford is working for a guillotine from mount but Bostic frees his head quite easily.
Bedford looking to control but Bostic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bostic dodges the punch combination from Bedford.
Bedford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bedford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bostic down.
Bedford is looking to take a break and control but Bostic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bostic is trying to get back to his feet.
Bedford trying to control the position but Bostic is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bedford trying to control the action but Bostic is working from the bottom.
Bedford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bostic shoots in looking for a takedown but Bedford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bostic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bedford wants to land a leg kick but Bostic is out of range.
Bostic shoots and misses
and Bedford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bedford.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic goes for a takedown attempt but Bedford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bedford but Bedford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Bostic.
Bostic gets caught flat footed, as Bedford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bedford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bostic's guard.
Bedford 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedford wants to take a breather but Bostic is having none of it.
Bedford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Bedford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bedford prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bedford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bostic keeps working.
Bedford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bedford prevents Bostic from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford trying to control the position but Bostic is working away.
Bedford decides to stand back up.
Bedford fails with a takedown attempt.
Bedford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bedford stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bedford is trying to push Bostic away but Bostic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bedford pulls guard successfully.
Justin Bostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Bedford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bedford looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bedford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bedford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bedford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tupy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tupy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok feints and then cracks Tupy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupy down.
Tupy looks to throw the jab but Lothbrok is out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Lothbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupy.
Lothbrok catches Tupy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupy throws out the jab.
Tupy misses the shot to the body.
Tupy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupy.
Tupy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tupy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupy loads up on a big right hand but Lothbrok slips the punch.
Tupy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lothbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Tupy throws an overhand right that lands on Lothbrok's shoulder, as Lothbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Look low, kick high! Lothbrok uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tupy tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Lothbrok is absolutely delighted - when Tupy wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ragnar Lothbrok!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustov Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snow- Red Hot Chilllie Pepers. Gustov Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phillip Finnegan's chin.
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216 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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, Phillip Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at †AWAKENING† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finnegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finnegan circles away quickly and effectively.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Finnegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
Finnegan thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Finnegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Finnegan's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Finnegan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Finnegan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown throws a head kick but Finnegan moves out of range.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finnegan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Finnegan - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Finnegan. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Finnegan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown is rocked!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finnegan scores with a hook.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown misses with the combination.
Finnegan lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Finnegan takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Finnegan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phillip Finnegan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phillip Finnegan made sure he mentioned Battle Ready Nutrition & Laundry 90% (Out of Stock, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Shashia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 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
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Shashia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shashia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Shashia pushes him off.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shashia.
Shashia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Shashia counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shashia throws an elbow but Riley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shashia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shashia working the body and head with strikes.
Shashia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shashia decides to stand back up. Shashia steps back and let's Riley get back to his feet.
Shashia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Riley tries for a takedown but Shashia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shashia misses with the combination.
Shashia cracks Riley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riley is rocked!
Bruce Shashia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Shashia.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shashia cracks Riley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Riley falls to his knees and Shashia doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Shashia!
Dallas Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'i lost what can i say? ya no it was a good fight. but i will come back from this. austin worner don't think I'm weak. i will hurt you.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanders has chosen Jaw of Glass - Blondie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flanders, right into the meat.
Bass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flanders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flanders lunges at Bass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bass's hand.
Flanders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Bass has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flanders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanders keeps Bass at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flanders, as that shot connected.
It looks like Teddy Bass has been cut.
Bass moves forwards but Flanders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flanders.
Bass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bass misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
Flanders forces Bass back against the cage and clinches.
Flanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flanders tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flanders is leaning against Bass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Flanders fails to land.
Bass wants to get back to striking at distance but Flanders won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass pulls Flanders into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanders defends it easily.
Flanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flanders stands up from Bass's guard - Flanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flanders lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Flanders does it's job there.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt - Flanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flanders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flanders lands a glancing blow to the side of Bass's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Flanders finds it's way through Bass's defenses.
Flanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Flanders blocking some punches.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flanders tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
Flanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bass is rocked!
Flanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.
Bass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flanders is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Bass.
Flanders lands with a right to the head.
Bass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flanders lands a right hand.
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flanders lands a shoulder strike.
Flanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bass tries to score a body lock takedown but Flanders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bass prevents a body shot from Flanders.
Flanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flanders prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bass is looking to control Flanders's arms but Flanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bass has his back to the cage.
Flanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basss head.
Bass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flanders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanders misses with a punch to the body.
Flanders keeps control of Bass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass is trying to drag Flanders to the mat but Flanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bass is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flanders.
Flanders lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Flanders.
Flanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flanders lands a body shot.
Flanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Flanders.
Flanders can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
Flanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flanders lands a shoulder strike.
Flanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Flanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basss head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flanders lands with a light punch inside.
Flanders misses with a body punch.
Bass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Flanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Flanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Bass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bass throws a body punch but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bass right on the button. Bass goes down! Flanders follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Flanders gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Flanders!
During a confident post fight interview, Todd Flanders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Heck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
146 lbs
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130 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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Heck!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heck stuffs the takedown.
Worner wants to clinch up but Heck keeps it at a distance.
Heck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Worner's guard.
Worner is trying to keep Heck in close.
Heck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Worner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Worner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heck has managed to get both his arms back between Worner's legs - danger averted.
Worner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heck defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner working for a triangle but Heck defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heck postures up.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heck is aware though and is defending well.
Worner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worner working for a triangle but Heck defends it easily.
Heck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worner's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heck wants to pass the guard but Worner is defending well.
Worner trying to control but Heck postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Worner wants to get back to his feet.
Heck is looking to advance position but Worner won't allow it.
Worner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We're going to have a standup here because Austin Worner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heck.
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 Austin Worner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worner wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heck.
Heck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worner but Worner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Heck.
Heck misses with a takedown attempt - Worner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Worner tries to sprawl but Heck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Worner wants to stand but Heck is controlling the position.
Worner looking to control.
Austin Worner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Austin Worner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heck shoots in looking for a takedown. Worner tries to sprawl out of it but Heck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Worner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin Worner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heck shoots for a double leg takedown but Worner sprawls well. He's pushed Heck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Worner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Worner wants to stand and escape but Heck is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying to keep Heck in close.
Austin Worner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heck fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Worner finds it's way through Heck's defenses.
Worner shoots for a double leg takedown but Heck sprawls well. He's pushed Worner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner tries to clinch up.
Worner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heck looks for a takedown but Worner sprawls well.
Heck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worner is looking to clinch but Heck is avoiding it.
Heck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Worner is trying to control Heck's posture but Heck avoids it.
Worner is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner sneaks back into half guard.
Heck passes the guard and advances to mount!
Worner is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Heck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heck shoots in for a takedown but Worner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Worner stuffs the takedown attempt from Heck. Heck gets slowly back to his feet.
Heck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Worner circles away.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Heck.
Heck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Worner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Worner tries for a takedown but Heck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heck shoots in but no luck this time.
Worner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Worner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heck circles away.
Heck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heck showed some decent athleticism there.
Worner wants to control but Heck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Austin Worner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heck is defended easily by Worner.
Heck has a takedown stuffed.
Worner darts in looking for a takedown but Heck gets double underhooks and turns Worner into the cage.
Worner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heck tries a knee to the head but Worner blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying to pull guard but Heck has him pressed against the cage.
Worner has Heck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heck misses with a knee to the head.
Heck tries to land a knee to the head but Worner blocks with his arms.
Worner is trying to stall.
Worner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heck misses with a knee strike.
Worner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven Heck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Worner avoids it really well and circles away.
Worner shoots in but Heck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Worner stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heck is defended easily by Worner.
Worner looks for a takedown but Heck sprawls well.
Worner misses with a two punch combination.
Heck shoots in and drives through. Worner sprawls well.
Worner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heck tries to kick Worner off but Worner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heck is not content to let Worner control the position.
Heck kicks off Worner and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heck defends well and Worner ends up having to push Heck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heck looking to throw knees to the head but Worner is blocking nicely.
Worner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heck is defending well.
Heck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Worner breaks from the clinch.
Worner fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Worner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heck looks for a takedown but Worner sprawls well.
Heck leaves Worner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Austin Worner.
I think Worner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Austin Worner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by When the lights go out. Donovan Robertson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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22
187 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Robertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West connects with a leg kick. Robertson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robertson clinches.
Robertson prevents a body shot from West.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from West.
Robertson tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Robertson drops back down to his feet.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
West manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from West.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
West feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson blocks a head kick by West.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
West thuds his shin into the meat of Robertson's side.
Robertson fails to land the takedown.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a front kick that sends Robertson stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a nice body kick.
Robertson throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
West thumps Robertson with a low kick.
That kick from West tenderised Robertson's leg. Robertson is trying to keep his angry face on.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from West.
Robertson tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
West feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robertson's calf.
Robertson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Robertson tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West lands a high kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from West - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says West. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertson if he has to take too many more of those.
West is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayde West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robertson is rocked!
West scores with a kick to the body.
West throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robertson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West throws a monster overhand right that drops Robertson! West follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayde West!
Wayde West is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wayde West waved his t-shirt featuring Battle Ready Nutrition & Laundry 90% (Out of Stock's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgey Prendergast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgey Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh leaves Prendergast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prendergast tries to clinch up
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Prendergast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Prendergast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Prendergast. Prendergast gets slowly back to his feet.
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgey Prendergast.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prendergast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prendergast is looking to clinch.
Prendergast tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prendergast shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Prendergast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prendergast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Prendergast off balance momentarily.
Prendergast tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Prendergast gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh lands a big right hand that sends Prendergast crashing to the mat! Singh stays standing though and waves Prendergast back to his feet!
Prendergast is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh pounces like a tiger and cracks Prendergast with a vicious hook! Prendergast is down but not out! Singh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coke's choice of entrance music: Cocaine. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ted Coke enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 9 - 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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Coke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke misses with a head kick.
Maeda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeda throwing strikes but Coke manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Coke moves into full mount!
Coke stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda 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.
Coke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Coke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coke pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Coke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maeda doesn't seem phased though.
Coke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coke.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coke defends it nicely.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coke misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maeda landing strikes.
Maeda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Coke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maeda stalling away here and it's allowed Coke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coke wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coke wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda 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.
Coke looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maeda.
Coke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Coke misses.
Coke looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Coke shoots in but Maeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Coke.
Coke throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
Maeda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.
Maeda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coke taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Coke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.
Coke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda in side control, throwing shots but Coke defends.
Coke tries to escape but Maeda is in control.
Coke prevents Maeda from moving into mount.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maeda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maeda throwing strikes but Coke manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke is trying to get an arm triangle but Maeda is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coke decides to stand back up.
Coke slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coke throws a lazy right hand but Maeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coke jumps guard but Maeda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maeda manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Coke pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coke is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Coke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Coke!
Coke stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coke is controlling him.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ted Coke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Coke.
Coke stuffs the takedown attempt from Maeda. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Maeda leaves Coke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coke missing with a left hand there. Maeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Maeda with that takedown attempt.
Coke throws a right hand that misses
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coke pushes Maeda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A swing and a miss from Coke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Coke as Maeda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coke throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Coke cracks the inside of Maeda's front leg.
Coke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maeda pinned against the cage. Maeda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coke misses the jab.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda trying to control the action but Coke is working from the bottom.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coke to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
Coke wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coke's head.
Coke wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda won't allow Coke to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coke keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
After the big win, Mitsuyo Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Ted Coke had this to say: 'He was the better fighter today, but trust me, I am going to come back .. come back better prepared and in better condition !!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac- God Bless The Dead . 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Grossman has the dominant position.
Grossman misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Clark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grossman misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grossman obliges.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Clark tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a knee to the head.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman throws a right hand that misses
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark throws a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Grossman blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Grossman.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Grossman moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Clark is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grossman.
Grossman throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Grossman lands the left hand.
Grossman cracks the inside of Clark's front leg.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark checks a low kick from Grossman.
Clark throws a leg kick but Grossman sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clark avoids the body shot from Grossman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow Grossman down.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
A head kick from Grossman lands but Clark takes it in his stride.
Grossman lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clark, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Grossman blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grossman is out of range and Clark settles back down.
Grossman moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow Grossman down.
Grossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grossman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
Grossman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grossman scores with a decent looking hook.
Grossman tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Grossman is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossman. That's going to slow Clark down.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Grossman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Grossman off balance momentarily.
Karl Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark wants to slow Grossman down by chopping away at his legs.
Grossman misses with a body shot.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark sizes up Grossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Grossman.
Grossman tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Grossman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grossman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Good shot there by Grossman.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clark throws a low kick but Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman throws a leg kick but Clark checks it.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grossman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Grossman cracks the inside of Clark's front leg.
Grossman throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Grossman.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark scores with a push kick.
Grossman takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Karl Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grossman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grossman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grossman is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Clark tries to land a leg kick but Grossman saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Grossman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grossman lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Grossman does no damage.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Grossman misses
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
Grossman checks a leg kick.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Grossman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Grossman moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
Grossman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grossman misses with a leg kick.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Clark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grossman misses the jab.
Grossman tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Grossman keeps him there for the moment.
Grossman prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
Grossman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Grossman misses with the combination.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grossman scores with a leg kick.
Grossman checks a leg kick nicely.
Grossman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Grossman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossman. That's going to slow Clark down.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grossman takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Clark is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clark's knee momentarily.
Grossman wants to clinch.
Grossman is looking to clinch.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Grossman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Grossman.
Grossman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grossman tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Grossman connects with a crisp jab.
Grossman wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grossman.
Grossman throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Grossman avoids a kick to the body.
Grossman gets a clinch.
Grossman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman misses with a knee strike.
Taylor Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grossman tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Grossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grossman is out of range and Clark settles back down.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossman lands with a right hand.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark thumps Grossman with a low kick.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark tries to work over Grossman's front leg with a kick but Grossman checks it.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark is looking to score with low kicks.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Grossman's shoulder, as Grossman tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Clark is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Grossman feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grossman misses with a head kick.
Grossman sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karl Grossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grossman is out of range and Clark settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Grossman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grossman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Grossman!
After winning the bout, Karl Grossman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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