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Volume 74 : Muscle vs Reckta PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Dirst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jooginz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jooginz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break some shit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dirst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Jooginz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jooginz throws a shot to the body.
Jooginz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirst.
Jooginz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirst swivels and escapes.
Jooginz misses with a body shot.
Jooginz throws a good cross that connects.
Jooginz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dirst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jooginz circles away quickly and effectively.
Jooginz works Dirst's body with a nice hook.
Don Dirst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirst misses the body punch
and Jooginz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jooginz ducks under a wild hook from Dirst.
Nice body punch from Jooginz.
Dirst is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirst throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jooginz misses with a few strikes there.
Jooginz throws a hook but Dirst blocks it.
Jooginz lands a nice shot that snaps Dirst's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Dirst 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dirst is rocked!
A jab lands there for Jooginz.
Oh Dirst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jooginz lands a jab to the head.
Jooginz misses with a straight right.
Jooginz takes a swing at Dirst's ribcage but misses.
Dirst seems to have got his legs back now.
Dirst looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooginz is just out of range.
Dirst missing with a left hand there. Jooginz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dirst misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz scores with a jab to the head.
Jooginz has a takedown stuffed.
Jooginz lands a left and a right that send Dirst crashing to the mat, dazed. Jooginz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jooginz swinging wildly here.
Dirst throws a hook but Jooginz avoids it easily.
Jooginz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jooginz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirst defends it nicely.
Don Dirst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jooginz.
Jooginz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dirst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirst.
Dirst moves out of range of the strikes.
Dirst scores with a shot to the body.
Jooginz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirst is fending him off so far but Jooginz persists. Nope, Dirst circles away and we're back to standing.
Jooginz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dirst swings for the body but Jooginz moves out of range.
Jooginz throws out a powerful jab.
Jooginz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dirst pinned against the cage. Dirst gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jooginz blocks a jab.
Dirst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jooginz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jooginz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jooginz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jooginz thows a big elbow that misses.
Jooginz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dirst's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jooginz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dirst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jooginz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirst manages to avoid it.
Jooginz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jooginz closes the distance and clinches up with Dirst, looking for a takedown. Jooginz pushes Dirst against the cage but Dirst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dirst scores with a hook.
Dirst misses the jab.
Dirst lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dirst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jooginz.
A swing and a miss from Dirst.
Jooginz scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jooginz loads up on a big right hand but Dirst slips the punch.
Jooginz misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jooginz!
Jooginz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrew Jooginz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jooginz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jooginz misses.
Dirst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooginz.
Dirst slips under a jab.
Jooginz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dirst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dirst as Jooginz shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirst throws a shot from downtown. Jooginz moves away and avoids it.
Jooginz ducks under a wild hook from Dirst.
Jooginz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirst falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jooginz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jooginz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jooginz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz slips a nice elbow through Dirst's hands, connecting with Dirst's forehead.
Dirst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dirst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirst tries to get out of the position.
Jooginz thows a huge punch but Dirst dodges it nicely.
Jooginz is controlling the pace.
Jooginz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dirst is concentrating on defense, preventing Jooginz from advancing position.
Jooginz wants to control but Dirst is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jooginz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jooginz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jooginz trying to control from half guard but Dirst is working away.
Jooginz is looking to stall here but Dirst recovers full guard.
Jooginz wants to control from the top but Dirst keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jooginz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Dirst throws a leg kick but Jooginz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jooginz slips a straight right by Dirst.
Dirst throws out a loose jab but Jooginz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jooginz ducks right into an uppercut from Dirst.
Jooginz thuds a left hand into Dirst's body.
Dirst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jooginz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jooginz.
Dirst throws a shot from downtown. Jooginz moves away and avoids it.
Jooginz misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirst displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jooginz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dirst at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jooginz lands the left hand.
Dirst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jooginz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jooginz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jooginz punishes Dirst's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jooginz, as that shot connected.
Jooginz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz lands a left and a right that send Dirst crashing to the mat, dazed. Jooginz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jooginz punishes Dirst's body with a nice straight punch.
Jooginz throws a hook but Dirst avoids it easily.
Jooginz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jooginz is looking to land body kicks.
Jooginz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jooginz lands with a cross.
Dirst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jooginz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dirst avoids the body shot from Jooginz.
Andrew Jooginz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jooginz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirst gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jooginz.
Jooginz jabs at Dirst's body.
Jooginz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Don Dirst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jooginz stalks Dirst and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dirst's face. Dirst staggers backwards, shaken.
Jooginz lands a body shot.
Dirst ducks right into an uppercut from Jooginz.
Jooginz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jooginz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirst.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz misses the body punch
and Dirst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dirst looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooginz is just out of range.
Jooginz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jooginz thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirst misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jooginz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dirst was covering up waiting for the punch and Jooginz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooginz stands and steps away. Dirst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jooginz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jooginz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jooginz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ledfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocks Rguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocks Rguy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ledfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocks Rguy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledfoot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ledfoot in particular looking to stall.
Ledfoot is trying to control. Rguy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ledfoot not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rguy controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ledfoot is taking a breather. Rguy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ledfoot wants to pass the guard but Rguy is defending well.
Ledfoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ledfoot is looking for a kimura but Rguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ledfoot to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot tries to pass to full mount but Rguy defends it.
Rguy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ledfoot is looking to take a break and control but Rguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ledfoot checks a low kick from Rguy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ledfoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rguy.
Rguy moves in looking to clinch but Ledfoot pushes him off.
Ledfoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rguy did well to prevent Ledfoot getting side control.
Ledfoot content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rguy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ledfoot 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.
Rguy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ledfoot. Ledfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Ledfoot shoots for a takedown but Rguy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Rguy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown but Rguy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Rguy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rguy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rguy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ledfoot keeps the fight on the outside.
Rguy tried to score with a low kick but Ledfoot checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rguy can pounce on him.
Rguy stuffs the takedown.
Rguy tries to clinch there but Ledfoot circles away.
Bocks Rguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledfoot tries for a takedown but Rguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rguy scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck for Ledfoot with that takedown attempt.
Rguy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rguy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ledfoot.
Rguy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ledfoot.
Ledfoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rguy is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ledfoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ledfoot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ledfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Rguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledfoot passes Rguy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot is taking a breather. Rguy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ledfoot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ledfoot thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ledfoot tries to control but Rguy wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rguy working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bocks Rguy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ledfoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ledfoot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ledfoot showed some decent athleticism there.
Rguy wants to control but Ledfoot is keeping busy.
Ledfoot seems to be looking for submissions.
Ledfoot passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot looking to ground and pound but Rguy is blocking nicely.
Ledfoot tries to control but Rguy wriggling away.
Ledfoot is really struggling to control Rguy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ledfoot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rguy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rguy and Ledfoot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ledfoot in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rguy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Ledfoot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sheznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis The Mongol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Sheznik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sheznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis The Mongol!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheznik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheznik fails with a takedown attempt.
The Mongol throws a leg kick that misses.
The Mongol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sheznik checks it well.
The Mongol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheznik blocks the body kick.
The Mongol throws a leg kick but Sheznik moved away.
The Mongol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheznik. That did some damage!
The Mongol fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Mongol throws out a loose jab but Sheznik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Mongol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheznik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Mongol throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheznik circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Mongol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheznik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Mongol was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheznik.
Genghis The Mongol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Mongol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Mongol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Mongol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheznik.
Genghis The Mongol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Mongol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sheznik is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheznik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Nick Sheznik has been cut.
The Mongol punishes Sheznik's body with a nice straight punch.
The Mongol has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Mongol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheznik's defenses.
The Mongol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Mongol scores a nice knee to the body.
The Mongol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Mongol lands a damaging elbow.
The Mongol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Mongol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheznik's defenses.
The Mongol unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheznik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Mongol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nick Sheznik's cut is getting worse.
The Mongol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Mongol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Mongol.
The Mongol lands an elbow just above Sheznik 's eye.
Sheznik is rocked!
Nick Sheznik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Mongol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh Sheznik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Mongol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Mongol pushes off an throws an elbow but Sheznik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Mongol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheznik's brow.
Sheznik blocks the elbow strike.
Sheznik seems to have got his legs back now.
The Mongol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheznik's defenses.
The Mongol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Mongol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Nick Sheznik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Mongol lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheznik won't want to take too many of those.
Sheznik is pressed against the cage. The Mongol pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sheznik! Two more big strikes from The Mongol and Sheznik crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genghis The Mongol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Plisken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plisken has chosen Plissken Theme as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Plisken!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plisken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plisken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plisken fails with a takedown attempt.
Plisken throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Plisken misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Plisken.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plisken. That did some damage!
Plisken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Jones stuns Plisken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plisken looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Plisken down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Plisken's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
It looks like Snake Plisken has been cut.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones keeps Plisken at a distance using the push kick.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones wants to clinch up but Plisken keeps it at a distance.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Plisken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones clobbers Plisken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Plisken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Plisken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Plisken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones is looking to slow Plisken down with leg kicks.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones lands a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones cracks the inside of Plisken's front leg.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plisken tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plisken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Snake Plisken's cut even more.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plisken backwards.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Plisken in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Plisken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plisken's gas tank.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plisken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Jones lands but Plisken takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Plisken down.
Plisken misses with a looping right.
Plisken misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plisken thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Plisken's front leg but catches the back leg as Plisken tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Plisken in the body.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Plisken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Plisken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The cut above Snake Plisken's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Plisken.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Plisken takes an elbow to the temple.
Snake Plisken's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Snake Plisken's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barkas comes to the cage accompanied by Civil war. 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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22
209 lbs
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26
216 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rowles!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barkas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rowles - the referee stops the clock and Barkas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rowles. Barkas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hannibal Barkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Rowles does no damage.
Rowles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barkas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rowles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rowles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barkas.
Rowles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barkas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowles has hold of Barkas's hands but Barkas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rowles tries to get to full guard but Barkas has control of the leg.
Rowles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkas.
Rowles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barkas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rowles pulls Barkas in close to prevent any damage.
Barkas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowles is retaining full guard.
Rowles looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkas looking to pass the guard.
Barkas postures up in Rowles's guard and throws a big left but Rowles blocks it.
Rowles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barkas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowles.
That's two 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.
Rowles thows a body shot but no joy.
Rowles blocks a head kick by Barkas.
Rowles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barkas looks to throw the jab but Rowles is out of range.
Rowles throws a lazy right hand but Barkas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rowles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barkas tries to roll over but Rowles keeps him under control.
Barkas 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.
Barkas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rowles.
Barkas is looking for a sweep. Rowles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barkas is looking to improve his position.
Barkas is controlling Rowles's trapped leg to prevent Rowles from advancing to side control.
Rowles is taking a breather. Barkas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rowles wants to pass to mount but Barkas is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Rowles seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowles is trying to control the action in half guard but Barkas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barkas trying to hold on to Rowles's head to control him but Rowles postures up.
Rowles wants to take a breather but Barkas is having none of it.
Barkas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barkas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rowles is thwarting Barkas's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Rowles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Rowles misses.
Rowles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkas misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Barkas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rowles.
Rowles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rowles.
Barkas moves in looking to clinch but Rowles pushes him off.
Rowles swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkas.
Rowles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rowles thumps Barkas with a low kick.
Barkas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rowles digs a good body shot into Barkas's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowles counters with a two punch combo.
Barkas is looking to clinch.
Barkas misses with a takedown
and Rowles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barkas's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkas being controlled here, momentarily.
Barkas keeping full guard, as Rowles tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowles trying to move into half guard but instead Barkas has managed to sweep!
Rowles trying to control the position.
Barkas postures up in Rowles's guard and throws a big left but Rowles blocks it.
Rowles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rowles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barkas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkas throws a head kick that Rowles semi-blocks.
It looks like Paul Rowles has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Barkas.
Barkas throws a right and a left that Rowles avoids nicely.
Barkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rowles manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles moves out of range as Barkas strikes.
Rowles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Barkas misses.
Barkas throws the left hand but Rowles avoids the punch easily.
Rowles lands a right hook to the body.
Rowles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkas rather than just go for the knockout.
Barkas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rowles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rowles misses with a body kick.
Barkas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkas tries to clinch but Rowles moves away
so Rowles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barkas wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rowles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowles trying to control but Barkas is working from the bottom.
Barkas is trying to control the position but Rowles postures up.
Rowles content to stall in guard here.
Barkas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barkas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barkas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barkas is looking to clinch.
Rowles throws a wild body kick that Barkas sees coming a mile off.
Barkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkas. Rowles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rowles avoids the head kick by Barkas.
Rowles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rowles throws a series of punches but Barkas avoids them all with ease.
Rowles lands a nice hook to Barkas's body. Barkas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkas fails with the takedown.
Rowles slaps away a takedown attempt from Barkas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkas throws out a leg kick but Rowles moves out of range and Barkas only half commits.
Rowles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkas throws out the jab.
Paul Rowles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rowles takes a swing at Barkas's ribcage but misses.
Rowles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barkas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rowles's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowles looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowles, not yet.
Barkas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rowles managing to control the position.
Rowles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barkas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barkas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rowles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barkas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rowles.
Rowles moves away from the strike by Barkas.
Barkas clinches but Rowles breaks the clinch
and Rowles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barkas throws a head kick but Rowles moves out of range.
Rowles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowles wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rowles. Rowles obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barkas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rowles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rowles is looking to slow Barkas down with leg kicks.
Barkas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkas clinches up with Rowles and pushes him back against the cage.
Rowles blocks an elbow strike.
Barkas working aggressively here.
Barkas throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkas trying to stall but Rowles improves his position.
Barkas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rowles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rowles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rowles cracks Barkas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rowles lands a jab to the head.
Rowles connects with the punch.
Rowles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rowles lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rowles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rowles.
Barkas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Rowles coming out on top.
Barkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkas is looking to clinch.
Paul Rowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowles connects with a nice looking jab.
Rowles blocks a head kick by Barkas.
Barkas closes the distance but Rowles moves to the side
and Rowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rowles.
Rowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hannibal Barkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barkas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rowles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rowles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr iLL (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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205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr iLL!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but iLL moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
iLL just misses with a punch to the body.
iLL takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
iLL tries a head kick but it misses.
Saint swinging wildly here.
Saint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
iLL trying to hold on to Saint's head to control him but Saint postures up.
iLL slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saint thows a big elbow that misses.
Saint is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
iLL is looking to sweep but instead, Saint has passed into half guard.
iLL is looking to control Saint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can iLL avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint.
Saint throwing shots but iLL is blocking nicely.
Saint frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
iLL really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
iLL wants to control but Saint is having none of it.
Saint tries to control but iLL wriggling away.
BOOM! Saint connects with a massive shot to the dome!
iLL is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saint putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saint lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saint looking to finish with strikes here!
iLL tries to hold on but Saint postures up.
iLL really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saint trying to control but iLL is having none of it.
Saint lands a heavy elbow.
Saint avoids the attempt from iLL to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
iLL is desperately trying to improve his position but Saint has a good base and remains in mount.
Saint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
iLL is in a horrible position here. Saint smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saint looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
iLL avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saint.
Saint with the ground and pound from mount.
Saint landing punches.
Saint avoids the attempt from iLL to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint goes for an armbar but iLL turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from iLL.
iLL wants to get up but he can't break Saint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
iLL must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. iLL gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
iLL wants to get up but he can't break Saint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from iLL.
Saint changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from iLL as Saint shoots in.
iLL throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saint.
iLL tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming iLL to the mat! iLL manages to get full guard.
iLL looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint is one step ahead there.
Saint 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.
Saint trying to control but iLL is working from the bottom.
iLL controlling Saint's posture.
Saint wants to pass the guard but iLL is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL wants to stand but Saint is controlling the position.
Saint stopping the sweep attempt from iLL.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. iLL is keeping the position for now.
Saint postures up in iLL's guard and throws a big left but iLL blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saint misses with a low kick.
iLL tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saint is able to avoid easily.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
iLL throws a head kick that half lands.
iLL slips a straight right by Saint.
Saint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saint jabs iLL right on the nose. iLL blinks but takes it well.
Saint looks to land a right hand but iLL moved out of range.
iLL tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
iLL tries a head kick but it misses.
iLL tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Saint scores with a decent looking hook.
Dr iLL is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
iLL misses with a hook. Saint ducked under it nicely.
Saint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from iLL.
iLL defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
Saint shoots in but iLL avoids the takedown attempt easily.
iLL lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saint is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
iLL trying to hold on to Saint's head to control him but Saint postures up.
iLL controlling the position for now.
Saint wants to lay and pray for a moment but iLL keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint throwing shots but iLL is blocking nicely.
Saint is looking to take a break and control but iLL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
iLL trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
iLL misses with a leg kick
and Saint counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but iLL manages to avoid it.
iLL staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
iLL uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint.
iLL blocks a jab.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Jensen Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
iLL tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr iLL showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A low kick from Saint misses
and iLL finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
iLL needs to keep his hands up - Saint had a free shot at his head there.
Saint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but iLL circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint prevents iLL from improving his position.
iLL pushes Saint off looking to stand but Saint dives back in and keeps control.
iLL is holding on to half guard well.
iLL wants to control but Saint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jensen Saint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed iLL's head.
Saint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL is trying to maintain the position but Saint is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saint throws out a loose jab but iLL uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint misses with a two punch combination.
Saint throws a nice looking combination but iLL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
iLL throws a wild body kick that Saint sees coming a mile off.
iLL slips under a jab from Saint.
iLL wants to clinch.
iLL looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
iLL moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.
Saint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
iLL is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
iLL has hold of Saint's hands but Saint slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saint stops iLL from getting back to his feet.
iLL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
iLL has his hands clasped together around Saint's back. He's all about the action.
Saint passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saint breaks from iLL's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Saint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saint has hold of iLL's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and iLL manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
iLL is trying desperately to improve position.
Saint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
iLL tries to lock up and control but Saint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saint trying to control but iLL is having none of it.
iLL tries to hold on but Saint pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint controlling from mount.
Saint wants to control the pace but iLL is squirming around nicely.
iLL keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saint has control of iLL's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and iLL regains control of the situation pretty easily.
iLL tries to hold on but Saint pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Saint!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws a nice head kick!
Benton is looking to score with low kicks.
Headden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sam Benton has been cut.
Headden checks the leg kick.
Headden checks a low kick from Benton.
A head kick by Headden misses
and Benton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Headden scores with a shot to the body.
Benton throws out a leg kick but Headden moves out of range and Benton only half commits.
Benton misses with a low kick.
Headden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headden.
A head kick misses from Headden.
Benton misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Headden.
Benton throws and low kick but Headden moves out of range easily.
Headden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton feints and then cracks Headden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Headden down.
Benton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benton working the ground and pound but Headden is defending the strikes.
Benton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Headden tries to bench press Benton off him but Benton keeps the position.
Benton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Headden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Headden tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Headden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benton is looking to score with low kicks.
Headden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Headden keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benton wants to control but Headden is keeping him busy.
Benton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking to regain half guard here but Benton keeps moving and retains side control.
Benton in side control, throwing shots but Headden defends.
Headden is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Headden's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Headden down.
Headden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Headden moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benton looks to land a body kick but Headden moved away.
Headden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Benton.
Benton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Headden blocks a leg kick.
Benton throws a leg kick but Headden moved away.
Headden lands a head kick. Benton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benton.
Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Headden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Headden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Benton's cut.
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.
Headden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Headden throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Benton coming out on top.
Benton tries to work over Headden's front leg with a kick but Headden checks it.
Headden throws a lazy head kick
and Benton counters with a leg kick.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Headden is out of range.
Headden throws a front kick aimed at Benton's knee but Benton avoids it well.
Benton scores a takedown into full mount!
Benton content just to control the position here.
Benton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton prevents Headden from getting the reversal.
Benton unloading with bombs!
Benton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Headden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Headden and Benton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Headden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benton's guard! Nice work there by Headden!
Benton controls Headden momentarily but Headden frees himself.
Benton working a defensive guard but Headden manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control but Headden postures up.
Headden controlling the position.
Benton can't do much from the bottom here.
Benton is looking to reverse the position.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
Headden controlling the position from side mount.
Benton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benton misses with a leg kick
and Headden counters with a series of strikes. Benton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Headden loads up on a big right hand but Benton slips the punch.
Headden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Headden is looking to clinch but Benton is avoiding it.
Benton is looking to chop away at Headden's legs.
A combination from Headden does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton staying out of range there.
Headden throws the kick towards the body but Benton avoids it.
Benton takes a swing at Headden's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Benton is predictable there
and Headden counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A good leg kick by Benton.
Headden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Headden blocks the leg kick.
Benton thows a leg kick but Headden checks it
and Headden counters with a flying knee that drops Benton!
Benton is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Headden from controlling successfully.
Oh Benton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Headden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Benton's cut.
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!
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Headden. That did some damage!
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Headden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Headden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton throws a lazy head kick
and Headden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benton is rocked!
A head kick misses from Headden.
A head kick misses from Headden.
Headden lands a head kick. Benton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Headden fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
Sam Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Headden moves out of range easily.
Benton avoids the head kick by Headden.
Headden lands a high kick!
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Benton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Headden gets back to half guard.
Benton is trying to control. Headden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Headden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Headden trying to control the position.
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Headden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Headden is trying to keep Benton in close.
Headden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benton!
Benton is looking to improve his position but Headden isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to lock up and control but Headden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Headden controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benton wants to control but Headden is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Headden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rza Reckta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Muscle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX's- Where My Dogs At. Reckta has chosen Bring The Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rza Reckta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muscle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muscle looks to land a combination but Reckta avoids it well.
Reckta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muscle.
Muscle takes a swing at Reckta's ribcage but misses.
Muscle looks to score with a jab to the body but Reckta is just out of range.
Reckta throws a jab when Muscle was well out of range.
Muscle moves in looking to clinch but Reckta pushes him off.
Reckta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Muscle misses.
Muscle misses with the combination.
Muscle misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckta misses with a hook. Muscle ducked under it nicely.
Reckta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muscle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reckta.
Reckta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muscle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reckta misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reckta.
Reckta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muscle has a couple of punches blocked by Reckta.
Muscle is leaning against Reckta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reckta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reckta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muscle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muscle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reckta wants a takedown.
Reckta swings wildly with an uppercut but Muscle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reckta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muscle's elbow.
Muscle lands a left hand.
Muscle scores with a hook to the body.
Muscle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muscle.
Reckta swings wildly with an uppercut but Muscle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reckta fails to land.
Reckta pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reckta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muscle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muscle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muscle wants to pass the guard but Reckta is keeping the position.
Reckta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muscle throwing strikes but missing.
Reckta looking for a guillotine here but Muscle defends easily.
Reckta keeping full guard, as Muscle tries to pass.
Muscle looking to sit in guard and control but Reckta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muscle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reckta!
Muscle 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.
Muscle content just to control the position here.
Muscle trying to control but Reckta is having none of it.
Muscle content just to control the position here.
Muscle lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckta is trying desperately to improve position.
Muscle controlling the pace for now.
Muscle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reckta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muscle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reckta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruscle Muscle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reckta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muscle sprawls well. Muscle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reckta gets slowly back to his feet.
Reckta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muscle.
Reckta swats away the attempt to clinch by Muscle.
Muscle is looking to slow Reckta down with leg kicks.
Reckta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muscle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reckta's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muscle scores with a decent looking hook.
Reckta moves out of range of the strikes.
Reckta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muscle.
Reckta avoids the body shot from Muscle.
Muscle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reckta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reckta on the side of the head.
Muscle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muscle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Muscle misses
and Reckta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reckta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reckta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muscle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reckta is out of range and Muscle settles back down.
Reckta shoots and misses
and Muscle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Muscle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reckta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muscle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reckta throws an overhand right that lands on Muscle's shoulder, as Muscle tries to avoid the shot.
Muscle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muscle ducks under a wild hook from Reckta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckta ducks under a wild hook from Muscle.
Reckta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reckta moves out of range of the body kick from Muscle.
Muscle ducks under a wild hook from Reckta.
Ruscle Muscle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reckta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muscle.
Reckta circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Reckta counter with a right hand.
Muscle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reckta in his tracks.
Muscle throws a right and a left that Reckta avoids nicely.
Reckta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reckta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muscle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muscle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reckta throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta looks to throw the jab but Muscle is out of range.
Reckta has his takedown stuffed
and Muscle counters with a left to the body.
Ruscle Muscle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rza Reckta.
Muscle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muscle has his feet on Reckta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reckta has his takedown stuffed
and Muscle counters with a two punch combo.
Muscle tries to score with a low kick but Reckta moves his leg out of the way.
Muscle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muscle throws a right and a left that Reckta avoids nicely.
Reckta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muscle thows a body shot but no joy.
Muscle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reckta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muscle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reckta!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muscle with shots to the head and body - Reckta looks very uncomfortable down there.
Muscle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muscle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muscle trying to control but Reckta is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruscle Muscle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muscle ducks under a wild hook from Reckta.
Nice defenses there by Reckta.
Reckta fails with the takedown
and Muscle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reckta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muscle rushes Reckta and presses him up against the cage.
Reckta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muscle stops a takedown attempt from Reckta.
Muscle cracks Reckta with a nice body shot.
Reckta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muscle blocking some punches.
Reckta misses with the head strike.
Reckta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muscle controlling the action here for a moment.
Muscle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reckta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muscle scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Muscle.
Muscle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reckta or not.
Muscle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muscle stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Muscle.
Muscle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muscle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Muscle.
Muscle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Muscle.
Muscle lands a body shot.
Ruscle Muscle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Muscle as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muscle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muscle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Muscle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muscle lands with a short shot to the head.
Muscle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reckta.
Muscle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reckta backwards.
Muscle lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reckta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muscle scores with a knee to the head.
Reckta can't get the takedown.
Ruscle Muscle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rza Reckta.
Muscle scores with a shoulder strike.
Muscle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reckta up against the cage.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the body.
Muscle lands a hook that snaps the head of Reckta backwards.
Reckta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muscle has him pressed against the cage.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the body.
Muscle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reckta.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Muscle.
Muscle lands a body punch.
Muscle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muscle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muscle digs a right hand underneath Reckta's ribcage. Reckta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muscle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muscle lands an uppercut.
Muscle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reckta can do to turn this around?
Muscle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muscle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muscle controlling the action here for a moment.
Reckta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reckta misses with a punch on the inside.
Reckta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reckta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muscle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reckta's face.
Muscle lands a body punch.
Muscle is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Muscle.
Reckta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muscle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Muscle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muscle blocking some punches.
A short left from Muscle.
Reckta is trying to break free.
Muscle taking a breather.
Reckta swings wildly with an uppercut but Muscle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muscle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reckta.
Muscle gets underhooks to prevent Reckta's takedown attempt.
Muscle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reckta or not.
Muscle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Muscle.
Muscle works on Reckta's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the body.
Muscle digs a right hand underneath Reckta's ribcage. Reckta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Muscle - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Muscle.
Muscle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Muscle on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muscle obliges.
Muscle presses Reckta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Muscle.
Nice body punch from Muscle.
Reckta takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Muscle.
Muscle digs a right hand into Reckta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reckta's gas tank.
Muscle cracks Reckta with a nice body shot.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Muscle.
Reckta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muscle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muscle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reckta has a couple of punches blocked by Muscle.
Reckta is looking to break free of the clinch but Muscle has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reckta as Muscle tries to tie him up.
Reckta wants to break free but Muscle has control.
Muscle lands a right hand.
Muscle stalling in the clinch but Reckta improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruscle Muscle clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by Muscle.
Muscle takes a swing at Reckta's ribcage but misses.
Muscle throws a nice looking combination but Reckta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muscle scores with a shot to the body.
Muscle throws a solid leg kick but Reckta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muscle.
Muscle just misses with a punch to the body.
Muscle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reckta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muscle misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muscle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reckta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reckta slips a jab and a cross from Muscle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle moves out of range as Reckta strikes.
Muscle tries to clinch up.
Muscle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reckta manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muscle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muscle looks to clinch
and Reckta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reckta.
Reckta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muscle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reckta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muscle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reckta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muscle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reckta thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Muscle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckta moves away from the strike by Muscle.
Muscle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reckta misses with a double jab.
Muscle ducks under a wild hook from Reckta.
Muscle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muscle misses with a double jab.
Muscle tries to clinch
and Reckta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muscle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reckta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muscle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reckta postures up in Muscle's guard and throws a big left but Muscle blocks it.
Reckta with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta preventing the sweep.
Reckta won't allow Muscle to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muscle seems keen to control Reckta's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muscle wants to clinch but Reckta slips to the side
and Reckta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reckta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muscle circles away quickly and effectively.
Reckta looks for a takedown but Muscle sprawls well.
Reckta misses with a takedown attempt
and Muscle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reckta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muscle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muscle tests Reckta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muscle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reckta.
Reckta loads up on a big right hand but Muscle slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reckta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muscle.
Muscle is looking to clinch.
Muscle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reckta throws out the jab.
Muscle digs a good body shot into Reckta's ribs.
Reckta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muscle throws a jab but it's blocked by Reckta.
Reckta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muscle to the mat! Muscle manages to get full guard.
Reckta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reckta is working Muscle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reckta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muscle is keeping the position for now.
Reckta prevents Muscle from getting back to his feet.
Muscle pushes Reckta off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rza Reckta dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Muscle throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
Reckta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muscle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muscle misses with an uppercut.
Reckta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reckta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muscle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Reckta or perhaps it was just good defense by Muscle which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muscle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reckta.
Reckta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reckta shoots and misses
letting Muscle counter with a right hand.
Ruscle Muscle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rza Reckta.
Reckta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle wants to clinch
and Reckta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Reckta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muscle tries to clinch there but Reckta circles away.
Reckta tries for a takedown but Muscle circles away easily
and Muscle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muscle.
Muscle lands a good knee to the midsection. Reckta won't want to take too many of those.
Muscle lands with a right to the head.
Muscle digs a right hand into Reckta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reckta's gas tank.
A short right from Muscle on the inside.
Muscle presses Reckta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muscle is working Reckta over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Muscle.
Muscle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Muscle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muscle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reckta.
Muscle lands a body punch.
Muscle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Recktas head.
Muscle lands a left hand.
Ruscle Muscle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle blocking some punches.
Muscle is stalling here.
Muscle lands a shot to the body.
Muscle lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Muscle.
A nice left hand lands by Muscle.
Muscle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Muscle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muscle obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Reckta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muscle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reckta has Muscle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muscle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Muscle.
Still in the clinch, Muscle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muscle lands an uppercut.
Reckta being controlled against the cage.
Reckta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reckta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muscle is working Reckta over against the cage.
Muscle effectively controlling the action here.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Muscle.
Reckta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muscle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Reckta fails to land.
Muscle blocks an uppercut.
Muscle with a knee to the head.
Muscle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reckta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muscle.
Reckta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reckta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rza Reckta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muscle.
Reckta misses with a punch on the inside.
Reckta is working for takedown but Muscle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muscle keeps control of Reckta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muscle digs a right hand into Reckta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reckta's gas tank.
Reckta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muscle slows down the pace here.
Reckta swings wildly with an uppercut but Muscle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muscle slowing the pace effectively.
Reckta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reckta has a couple of punches blocked by Muscle.
Muscle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muscle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruscle Muscle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muscle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruscle Muscle!
Ruscle Muscle retains his middleweight title!
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