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LVC #82 Pettis/Simmons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel scores with a nice strike.
Liddel misses with a looping right.
Liddel lands a head shot.
It looks like David Deacon has been cut.
Deacon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deacon throws a hook to the side of Liddel's head but Liddel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deacon blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deacon lands a jab to the nose.
Liddel misses with a looping left.
Liddel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liddel misses with a hook
and Liddel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deacon misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deacon. That's going to slow Liddel down.
Deacon throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Liddel tests Deacon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deacon avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liddel, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel looks to score with a jab to the body but Deacon is just out of range.
We've been informed that Liddel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a hook to the side of Deacon's head but Deacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddel misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liddel.
Liddel lands a jab to the nose.
Deacon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deacon scores with the left hand. Liddel knows he should have avoided that one.
Deacon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deacon counters with a leg kick.
Liddel throws a hook but Deacon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deacon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Deacon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deacon throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deacon lands a jab to the head.
Deacon throws a front kick aimed at Liddel's knee but Liddel avoids it well.
Deacon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddel ducks under a wild hook from Deacon.
Deacon looks to land a left hand but Liddel moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddel 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deacon, right into the meat.
A left lands for Liddel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deacon misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Deacon misses its intended target.
Deacon throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Liddel misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel blocks a jab.
A big right from Liddel misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Deacon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddel lands a body shot.
Deacon throws a body kick that misses.
Deacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Deacon moves out of range easily.
Liddel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deacon stuns Liddel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deacon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liddel is out of range and Deacon settles back down.
Deacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddel.
Deacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deacon misses with a hook.
Liddel lands a glancing blow to the side of Deacon's head.
Deacon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liddel's hands.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddel lands a high kick!
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddel scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddel.
Deacon slips under a jab from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Deacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deacon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deacon slips under a jab.
Liddel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Deacon back to the cage. Liddel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a hook but Deacon avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Deacon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deacon.
Deacon throws a lazy right hand but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deacon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liddel.
Liddel connects with a jab.
Deacon catches Liddel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deacon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Liddel blocks the low kick.
Deacon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liddel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liddel.
Deacon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deacon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddel to score with a decent uppercut.
Deacon throws a shot from downtown. Liddel moves away and avoids it.
Liddel throws a shot from downtown. Deacon moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel missing with a left hand there. Deacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deacon throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Deacon'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!
Liddel misses with a hook. Deacon ducked under it nicely.
Liddel connects with a looping right hand.
Liddel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddel sends Deacon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Liddel is motioning to the referee to let Deacon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Deacon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deacon throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Deacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liddel is pawing at Deacon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Deacon's nose. Deacon is badly hurt! Liddel pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Deacon tries desperately to hold on but Liddel is relentless in his assault! As Deacon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Liddel away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Ortiz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Hale's chin.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale misses with a low kick.
Hale shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hale doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hale tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Hale's guard.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Hale is rocked!
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Hale is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz stops Hale from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale is breathing heavily.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Hale working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Hale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ortiz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortiz gets to his feet and stands over Hale, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hale felt that one! Ortiz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hale from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ortiz!
A less than humble Ryan Ortiz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacGyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGyver comes to the cage accompanied by MacGyver. Angus MacGyver has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacGyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGyver.
MacGyver wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from MacGyver.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGyver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacGyver lands with a slapping head kick.
MacGyver looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Stone misses the jab.
MacGyver misses with a head kick.
MacGyver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGyver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Angus MacGyver 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!
MacGyver moves into the clinch.
MacGyver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacGyver misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGyver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stone leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacGyver lands with a left to the head.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGyver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacGyver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stone letting MacGyver take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGyver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stone slows down the pace here.
MacGyver lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from MacGyver.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone tries a body shot but MacGyver blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacGyver lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacGyver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacGyver's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
MacGyver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacGyver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacGyver lands a nice elbow.
Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone tries a body shot but MacGyver blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for MacGyver to work.
Stone displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacGyver up against the cage.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for MacGyver.
MacGyver stalling the fight.
Stone is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGyver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by MacGyver.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacGyver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacGyver's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. MacGyver does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGyver lands with a kick to the temple. Stone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacGyver is looking to land body kicks.
MacGyver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGyver delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacGyver.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on MacGyver's shoulder, as MacGyver tries to avoid the shot.
MacGyver takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGyver throws an elbow but it misses.
MacGyver tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGyver is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns MacGyver into the cage.
The referee calls for MacGyver to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacGyver.
MacGyver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacGyver lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
MacGyver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacGyver pushes off an throws an elbow but Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stone dodges an elbow strike from MacGyver.
MacGyver blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, MacGyver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
MacGyver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
MacGyver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacGyver stalls.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Angus MacGyver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacGyver'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with MacGyver for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stone tries a body shot but MacGyver blocks it.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, MacGyver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
MacGyver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGyver misses with a knee strike.
MacGyver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stone's defenses.
MacGyver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacGyver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacGyver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacGyver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGyver is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns MacGyver into the cage.
MacGyver lands an elbow inside that Stone shrugs off.
MacGyver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacGyver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacGyver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacGyver'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. This is the final round!
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and MacGyver moves into the clinch.
MacGyver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGyver's elbow.
MacGyver lands an elbow inside that Stone shrugs off.
MacGyver lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
MacGyver has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacGyver'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGyver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, MacGyver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
MacGyver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacGyver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
MacGyver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGyver gets an underhook and turns Stone into the cage.
MacGyver crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Stone trying to stall but MacGyver improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGyver misses with an elbow over the top.
MacGyver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as MacGyver tries to tie him up.
Stone slows down the pace here.
Stone takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGyver stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Angus MacGyver.
MacGyver scores with a push kick.
MacGyver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacGyver moves out of range of the strikes.
MacGyver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Angus MacGyver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
MacGyver clinches with his opponent.
MacGyver just leaning against Stone, taking a breather.
Stone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Angus MacGyver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone stalls.
MacGyver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacGyver.
Harold Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone tries to work over MacGyver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stone misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacGyver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacGyver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacGyver!
An out of breath Angus MacGyver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Costa Philippou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Donnelly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Costa Philippou's chin.
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Costa Philippou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donnelly's waist but Donnelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Philippou off to one side.
Philippou defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philippou under the eye.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly jabs Philippou right on the nose. Philippou blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Philippou is defended easily by Donnelly.
Philippou doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Donnelly to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costa Philippou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philippou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly lands a jab to the head.
Philippou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Philippou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brian Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippou.
Philippou has his takedown stuffed
and Philippou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Philippou counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Philippou is out of range.
Philippou with a poor takedown
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philippou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly cracks Philippou on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Philippou falls backwards against the cage. Donnelly follows up with more strikes that drop Philippou to his knees. Donnelly keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Philippou! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Donnelly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brian Donnelly made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nergal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
190 lbs
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21
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Nergal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nergal throws a head kick but Permitis moves out of range.
Nergal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nergal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nergal wants to clinch
and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nergal has control of Permitis's left arm, preventing Permitis from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Permitis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nergal wants to stand up but Permitis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Nergal keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Francois Permitis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nergal tries to clinch but Permitis moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nergal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocky Nergal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Permitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nergal lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nergal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nergal doesn't manage to clinch there - Permitis circles away.
Nergal tries to clinch there but Permitis circles away.
Nergal is looking to clinch.
Permitis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nergal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nergal clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Permitis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Permitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nergal misses with a knee strike.
Permitis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nergal is defending well.
Permitis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Permitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nergal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nergal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nergal throws a body kick that misses.
Nergal thuds his shin into the meat of Permitis's side.
Nergal fails to land with a series of punches.
Permitis misses with a takedown
and Nergal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Nergal tenderised Permitis's leg. Permitis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nergal lands with a slapping head kick.
Nergal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nergal is looking to clinch but Permitis is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nergal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis avoids the head kick by Nergal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Nergal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nergal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Permitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Permitis.
Permitis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Permitis looking for a takedown.
Permitis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nergal prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Permitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nergal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Permitis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Permitis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nergal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Permitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nergal.
Nergal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Permitis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nergal!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nergal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nergal is looking to regain half guard here but Permitis keeps moving and retains side control.
Nergal is trying to work for a sweep but Permitis has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal holds on to Permitis around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Nergal is trying to stand up.
Nergal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nergal tries to lock up and control but Permitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Permitis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nergal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nergal!
Permitis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Nergal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nergal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nergal throwing strikes from guard but Permitis blocks nicely.
Nergal is looking to advance position but Permitis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nergal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis has control of Nergal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nergal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Permitis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Nergal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Permitis shoots for a takedown but Nergal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nergal wants to clinch.
Nergal throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nergal throws a chopping leg kick but Permitis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Permitis closes the distance and clinches up with Nergal, looking for a takedown. Permitis pushes Nergal against the cage but Nergal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nergal is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nergal lands with a slapping head kick.
Nergal throws a lazy head kick
and Permitis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nergal's guard.
Permitis advances to half guard.
Nergal trying to hold on to Permitis's head to control him but Permitis postures up.
Permitis lands with a punch from half guard.
Nergal is trying to escape back to his feet but Permitis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Permitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal is trying to buck Permitis off.
Nergal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Permitis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nergal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Permitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Permitis prevents Nergal from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergal wants to control but Permitis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nergal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nergal is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Permitis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Permitis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nergal is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Permitis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Permitis!
Francois Permitis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Lazanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Jie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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18
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miroslav Lazanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Jie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazanski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jie was covering up waiting for the punch and Lazanski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lazanski stops Jie from standing up.
Lazanski preventing the sweep.
Lazanski controlling from the top position.
Jie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazanski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Miroslav Lazanski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazanski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin Jie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jie closes the distance but Lazanski moves to the side
and Lazanski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jie's guard now.
Lazanski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lazanski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lazanski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lazanski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lazanski has managed to get both his arms back between Jie's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazanski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazanski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jie wants to sweep but no luck.
Jie is looking for a triangle but Lazanski pushes his legs off easily.
Lazanski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jie has momentary wrist control but Lazanski slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazanski 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazanski is one step ahead there.
Lazanski connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazanski works over Jie with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazanski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski 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.
Lazanski is in close to Jie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lazanski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miroslav Lazanski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lazanski.
Jie tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazanski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jie's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazanski is trying to get an arm triangle but Jie is defending well.
Lazanski scoring with punches and elbows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Lazanski 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.
Lazanski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jie is looking for a triangle but Lazanski pushes his legs off easily.
Jie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazanski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazanski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lazanski is stalling in the full guard.
Lazanski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jie for as long as he can get away with.
Jie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazanski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miroslav Lazanski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miroslav Lazanski just wasn't active enough.
Jie throws a head kick that misses.
Jie shoots in for a takedown but Lazanski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazanski shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazanski shoots in and bounces Jie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jie is breathing heavily.
Lazanski postures up.
Lazanski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazanski works over Jie with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Miroslav Lazanski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jie tries to clinch but Lazanski moves away
and Lazanski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazanski working Jie over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miroslav Lazanski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lazanski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jie's half guard.
Jie has a hand on Lazanski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lazanski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lazanski landing punches.
Lazanski looking to finish Jie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jie!
Lazanski lands a couple of good shots and Jie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lazanski controlling the positon.
Jie is still in real trouble! Can Lazanski finish him?
Lazanski lands shots from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lazanski cracks Jie with a big right hand from the back mount! Jie immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Lazanski takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miroslav Lazanski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Marchand (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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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Marchand misses.
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marchand up against the cage.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Marchand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marchand lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Marchand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marchand misses with a two punch combination.
Marchand throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Marchand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marchand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brad Marchand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marchand. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marchand throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marchand misses with a double jab
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marchand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marchand.
Holmes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holmes gets caught napping as Marchand dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes controls Marchand momentarily but Marchand frees himself.
Marchand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand throws an elbow but Holmes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marchand wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchand.
Marchand lands an elbow.
Marchand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marchand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Marchand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchand trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Marchand 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.
Marchand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marchand.
Marchand gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchand trying to pass the guard but Holmes defending well.
Marchand is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marchand is working for a kimura here but Holmes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Marchand's guard.
Marchand controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marchand trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marchand perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchand.
Marchand thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holmes!
Brad Marchand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchand trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Marchand scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand goes for an armbar but Holmes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holmes.
Marchand is adopting a defensive guard.
Holmes tries to stand but Marchand is controlling from the bottom.
Marchand looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position.
Marchand throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Marchand is adopting a defensive guard.
Alex Holmes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marchand takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marchand shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holmes defending well as Marchand loads up on a big left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Marchand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marchand moves into the clinch.
Marchand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Marchand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
Marchand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marchand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marchand avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
Holmes wants to stall.
Marchand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alex Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Marchand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marchand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holmes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marchand can turn it around.
Marchand is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holmes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marchand up against the cage.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
Holmes is trying to stall.
Marchand wants a takedown.
Marchand tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the cage.
Marchand avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marchand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marchand misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes just leaning against Marchand, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Holmes.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marchand.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
Marchand throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Marchand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marchand lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marchand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Marchand lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holmes looking to control but Marchand passes into half guard.
Brad Marchand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alex Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marchand wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Marchand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marchand 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Marchand!
Brad Marchand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Link Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Link Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Link Pettis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons feints and as Pettis raises his hands in defense, Simmons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pettis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Pettis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Pettis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pettis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simmons won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettis sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time.
Link Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettis sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettis's half guard.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
Pettis trying to control here.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is taking a breather. Pettis 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
Pettis wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pettis tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Simmons tries to pass to full mount but Pettis defends it.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simmons is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pettis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pettis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simmons is on top in guard.
Simmons lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simmons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pettis to the ground. Simmons is now in Pettis's guard.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Brett Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Simmons isn't so interested in that idea.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simmons stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Pettis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pettis missing with punches from the bottom.
Pettis has one foot on Simmons's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettis sprawls well. Pettis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Simmons. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettis which made him look bad.
Link Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Pettis.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Pettis sprawls well.
Pettis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Link Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
That kick from Pettis tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis lands a really nice looking cross but Simmons seems unphased.
Pettis is looking to slow Simmons down with leg kicks.
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Pettis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettis landing knees to the head.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Pettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brett Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. Simmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Simmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pettis.
Pettis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettis.
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettis can pounce on him.
Simmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pettis!
Sloppy strikes there by Simmons.
Pettis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simmons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simmons wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Nice body kick there by Pettis.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettis misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pettis.
Pettis cracks the inside of Simmons's front leg.
Crunch! Pettis slams his shin into Simmons's torso.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
Link Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Pettis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettis lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pettis.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis throws a head kick that Simmons semi-blocks.
Simmons is rocked!
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettis. Pettis obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Pettis, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Pettis against the cage but Pettis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pettis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pettis is in Simmons's guard.
Pettis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pettis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pettis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pettis trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Pettis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Pettis trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Link Pettis.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Pettis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Link Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis lands a brutal head kick. Simmons looks out on his feet and Pettis throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Link Pettis!
Link Pettis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Link Pettis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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