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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Defense Distributed. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson stands up.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cody Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Wilson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Johnson looks winded!
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson is rocked!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
A head kick by Wilson - that's a beauty! Johnson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Wilson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cody Wilson!
A relieved looking Cody Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rebel Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Party in the penthouse.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa. 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Jamie Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reyes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dylan throws out the jab.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dylan connects with a looping right hand.
Reyes throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.
Reyes wants to land a leg kick but Dylan is out of range.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Dylan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dylan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dylan. Dylan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan misses with a straight left.
Dylan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Dylan moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
Dylan tries to score with a low kick but Reyes moves his leg out of the way.
Reyes tries to land a front kick but Dylan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dylan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reyes.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dylan.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dylan.
Dylan throws out a powerful jab.
Reyes rushes Dylan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dylan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Reyes throws a body punch but Dylan moves out of range.
Reyes clinches.
Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dylan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Reyes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dylan throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes digs a good hook to Dylan's body.
Dylan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Dylan throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Dylan misses
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dylan checks it well.
Reyes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
Reyes misses with a body punch
and Dylan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dylan is looking to chop away at Reyes's legs.
Dylan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Dylan.
Reyes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes lands a jab to the nose.
Reyes tries to clinch but Dylan moves away
and Dylan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dylan throws a leg kick
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes cracks Dylan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reyes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dylan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Reyes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dylan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Dylan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dylan is rocked!
Reyes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dylan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dylan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dylan!
Dylan thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dylan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reyes.
Reyes lands a jab to the head.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dylan throws out the jab.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Dylan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Dylan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dylan seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Dylan's ribs.
Reyes tries to clinch but Dylan moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reyes!
Dylan blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Dylan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes looks for the body kick but Dylan saw that one coming.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dylan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan slips under a jab.
Dylan connects with a solid leg kick.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dylan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dylan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan checks a leg kick nicely.
Dylan motions for Reyes to come forward. Dylan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dylan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dylan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dylan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dylan.
Good standup being displayed there by Reyes as he connects with a hook.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dylan.
Reyes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamie Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dylan is just out of range.
Reyes connects with a crisp jab.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Reyes catches Dylan right on the button with a cross.
Dylan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Dylan throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes with a hook.
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Dylan swings wildly with an uppercut but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dylan throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dylan is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dylan with a nice cross.
Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Reyes 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. 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.
Dylan tries to work over Reyes's front leg with a kick but Reyes checks it.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Dylan's ribs.
Dylan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reyes throws a body punch but Dylan moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Reyes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reyes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dylan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Reyes throws a front kick that sends Dylan stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Dylan.
Dylan misses with a low kick.
Reyes lands with a straight right. Dylan didn't see that one coming.
Dylan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Reyes moves out of range as Dylan throws a body kick.
Reyes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dylan will feel that in the morning.
Dylan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes scoring well with a low kick there.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses
and Dylan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dylan's head backwards.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Reyes works Dylan's body with a nice hook.
Dylan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dylan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dylan moves away.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reyes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dylan ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dylan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dylan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes connects with a jab.
Reyes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dylan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Dylan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Dylan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reyes throws a wild body kick that Dylan sees coming a mile off.
Daniel Dylan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dylan.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
Reyes lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
Dylan is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Dylan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dylan avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dylan misses with a low kick.
A big right from Dylan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Reyes!
A relieved looking Jamie Reyes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Urrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urrah has chosen Johnny Cash - Oney as his entrance music. Josef Urrah told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
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, Josef Urrah!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urrah throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Urrah. Beautiful body shot.
Urrah misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters by clinching up.
Urrah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urrah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urrah misses with a straight left.
Urrah tries to keep at a distance but Sonnen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Urrah.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Urrah.
Urrah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen cracks Urrah with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urrah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Urrah controls his hands.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urrah manages to break the clinch.
Urrah just misses with a punch to the body.
Urrah throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Urrah.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Urrah.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urrah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Urrah keeps the fight on the outside.
Urrah feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down.
Josef Urrah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urrah.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urrah lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urrah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urrah. Urrah obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urrah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urrah connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Urrah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urrah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Urrah misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urrah connects with an inside leg kick.
Urrah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Urrah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urrah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urrah swinging wildly here.
Urrah swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonnen.
Urrah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urrah punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
Urrah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urrah throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Urrah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urrah cracks a nice hook into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urrah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Urrah misses with a body shot.
Urrah misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urrah misses with a low kick.
Sonnen tests Urrah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urrah.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Urrah throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Urrah.
Urrah lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Urrah finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
A big left from Urrah misses.
Urrah lands a lovely overhand right.
Urrah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sonnen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urrah lands a nice shot to the body.
Urrah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Urrah is trying to break the clinch but Sonnen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Urrah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Urrah throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Good exchange - Urrah coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urrah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urrah looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Urrah.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Urrah.
Urrah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urrah is looking to slow Sonnen down with leg kicks.
Urrah misses the body punch
and Urrah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urrah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Urrah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Josef Urrah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urrah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Urrah keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Urrah swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Urrah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urrah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urrah misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Urrah misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Urrah is rocked!
Urrah drops his hands momentarily. Sonnen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Urrah staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Urrah doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Sonnen!
Ryan Sonnen gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Josef Urrah spoke after the fight, saying 'Man kan vara vinnare även om man
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinayagamoorthy has chosen Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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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
38 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinayagamoorthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinayagamoorthy swings for the body but Joensen moves out of range.
Joensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinayagamoorthy drives through with a takedown into Joensen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vinayagamoorthy preventing the sweep.
Joensen is looking to sweep but instead, Vinayagamoorthy has passed into half guard.
Joensen trying to control from the bottom.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing shots but Joensen is blocking nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joensen to regain full guard.
Vinayagamoorthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Joensen has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vinayagamoorthy's guard.
Joensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinayagamoorthy wants to sweep here but Joensen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen postures up.
Vinayagamoorthy has his hands on Joensen's head, controlling the position.
Joensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joensen is working Vinayagamoorthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinayagamoorthy's head.
Vinayagamoorthy pulls Joensen in close to prevent any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy has momentary wrist control but Joensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Joensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinayagamoorthy is retaining full guard.
Vinayagamoorthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vinayagamoorthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joensen is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinayagamoorthy is trying to control the position but Joensen postures up.
Joensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinayagamoorthy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joensen's elbow.
Vinayagamoorthy working aggressively here.
Joensen tries to circle away but Vinayagamoorthy has him pinned against the cage.
Joensen is trying to break free.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to throw a body punch but Joensen avoids it by throwing Vinayagamoorthy back against the cage.
Joensen lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinayagamoorthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joensen is looking to clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is avoiding it.
Joensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinayagamoorthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joensen has Vinayagamoorthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Joensen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joensen avoiding damage.
Joensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vinayagamoorthy.
I was talking to Joensen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vinayagamoorthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinayagamoorthy can't get the takedown.
Vinayagamoorthy prevents a body shot from Joensen.
Joensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vinayagamoorthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Joensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vinayagamoorthy backwards.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vinayagamoorthy looks winded!
Vinayagamoorthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joensen has Vinayagamoorthy pushed against the cage.
Joensen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vinayagamoorthy blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joensen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vinayagamoorthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Joensen.
Joensen scores with a shot to the side of Vinayagamoorthy's head.
Joensen prevents a body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that round.
That's time! Joensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joensen avoids the body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
Johann Joensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joensen tries to clinch up but Vinayagamoorthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Joensen throws a right hand that Vinayagamoorthy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinayagamoorthy also avoids with ease.
Joensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinayagamoorthy circles away.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to clinch but Joensen is having none of it.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot.
Joensen lands a nice hook to Vinayagamoorthy's body. Vinayagamoorthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks the body kick.
Joensen cracks Vinayagamoorthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen misses with a low kick.
Vinayagamoorthy dodges the punch combination from Joensen.
Joensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinayagamoorthy circles away.
Joensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Joensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen tries to move into range but Vinayagamoorthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Joensen there.
Joensen avoids the body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vinayagamoorthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joensen thinking.
Vinayagamoorthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joensen counters with a two punch combo.
Joensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinayagamoorthy, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy has a couple of punches blocked by Joensen.
Joensen stalling in the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy improves position.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinayagamoorthy prevents a body shot from Joensen.
Joensen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joensen throws a combination that misses
and Vinayagamoorthy counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Vinayagamoorthy misses.
Joensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen blocks a jab.
Joensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a right hook to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joensen manages to avoid it.
Joensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot.
Joensen closes the distance and pushes Vinayagamoorthy back into the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a body shot.
Joensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Joensen blocks a body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
A left hand lands to the body for Joensen.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinayagamoorthy stalling in the clinch but Joensen improves position.
Vinayagamoorthy can't find room to land a body shot as Joensen controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joensen being controlled against the cage.
Joensen throws a head punch that misses.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinayagamoorthy lands with a short shot to the head.
Joensen connects with a knee to the head.
Joensen tries to stall but Vinayagamoorthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johann Joensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vinayagamoorthy lands a slapping body shot.
Joensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen is looking to clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is avoiding it.
Joensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinayagamoorthy punishes Joensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vinayagamoorthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Joensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Joensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen has Vinayagamoorthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Joensen blocks a body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen working aggressively here.
Vinayagamoorthy is trying to stall.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Joensen.
Joensen working aggressively here.
Joensen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vinayagamoorthy has him pressed against the cage.
Joensen working aggressively here.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vinayagamoorthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joensen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vinayagamoorthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinayagamoorthy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joensen under the eye.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinayagamoorthy somewhat.
Joensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinayagamoorthy's sensitive parts.
Joensen tries to clinch up but Vinayagamoorthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Joensen tries to work over Vinayagamoorthy's front leg with a kick but Vinayagamoorthy checks it.
Joensen tries to clinch there but Vinayagamoorthy circles away.
Vinayagamoorthy gets tackled into the cage by Joensen. Joensen maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen tries to clinch but Vinayagamoorthy moves away
and Vinayagamoorthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy slips a straight right by Joensen.
Vinayagamoorthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joensen.
Joensen moves into range and clinches up with Vinayagamoorthy.
Joensen looking to throw knees to the head but Vinayagamoorthy is blocking nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinayagamoorthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joensen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joensen. Vinayagamoorthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a combination. Joensen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joensen tries to clinch
and Vinayagamoorthy counters with a nice body shot.
Joensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinayagamoorthy doesn't seem bothered though.
Ring Vinayagamoorthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joensen throws a right and a left that Vinayagamoorthy avoids nicely.
Joensen is looking to clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is avoiding it.
Joensen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinayagamoorthy dodges the punch combination from Joensen.
Johann Joensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joensen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joensen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joensen looks to land a combination but Vinayagamoorthy avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinayagamoorthy. Joensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Joensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Joensen!
A determined Johann Joensen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Foles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Foles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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302 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Foles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
Foles is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McCracken doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Foles crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Foles's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko McCracken!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. 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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Simengwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Simengwa is blocking nicely.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simengwa has hold of Bunkley Iii's hands but Bunkley Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simengwa taking some punishment here, with Bunkley Iii in his half guard.
Simengwa is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simengwa has hold of Bunkley Iii's hands but Bunkley Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa trying to control from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Simengwa trying to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from half guard but Simengwa is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Simengwa's head.
Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simengwa defends it well.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Bunkley Iii has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simengwa actively working from the bottom here.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bunkley Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunkley Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simengwa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simengwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Bunkley Iii prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Simengwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
Bunkley Iii working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Simengwa wants to control the action here but instead Bunkley Iii manages to pass to full mount!
Simengwa is trying desperately to improve position.
Bunkley Iii is landing with some decent strikes but Simengwa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simengwa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii prevents Simengwa from getting the reversal.
Bunkley Iii with good strikes from the mount here!
Simengwa is trying to escape the mount.
Bunkley Iii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simengwa looks a forlorn figure.
Simengwa is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura here.
Bunkley Iii working over Simengwa with some ground and pound. Simengwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simengwa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simengwa is staying active underneath Bunkley Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunkley Iii working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Simengwa dodges it nicely.
Simengwa wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
Simengwa won't allow Bunkley Iii to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bunkley Iii connects with a nice short shot to Simengwa's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Simengwa dodges it nicely.
Simengwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa moves into full guard.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
Simengwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
Simengwa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bunkley Iii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Simengwa's body to avoid the submission. Simengwa has instead reached around Bunkley Iii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Simengwa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird clinches.
Earlandson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baird successfully pulls guard.
Earlandson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Earlandson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird is trying to control the position but Earlandson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is really struggling to control Earlandson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Earlandson wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird is trying to control the position but Earlandson postures up.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Macadam Baird has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Baird with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baird forces Earlandson back against the cage and clinches.
Earlandson fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baird is pushing down on Earlandson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Earlandson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baird has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Earlandson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Baird's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earlandson's head.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Earlandson is retaining full guard.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Earlandson blocks nicely.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Earlandson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Earlandson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baird has passed into half guard!
Baird is trying to control. Earlandson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Earlandson is doing well to control the position and prevent Baird from advancing to side control.
Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird wants to work for an arm triangle but Earlandson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Baird is looking to advance position but Earlandson won't allow it.
Earlandson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Earlandson has his foot on Baird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baird works his way back into a safe position though.
Earlandson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Earlandson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Earlandson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baird passes into side control.
Baird trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Baird tries to move to mount but Earlandson blocks the move with his legs.
Earlandson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earlandson trying to control but Baird postures up.
Baird prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Macadam Baird will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson trying to hold on to Baird's head to control him but Baird postures up.
Earlandson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Earlandson is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Earlandson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson can't escape the position.
Earlandson is still trying to improve position.
Baird working Earlandson over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to escape the mount.
Baird lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird looking to finish Earlandson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Earlandson!
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Earlandson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Earlandson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a nice shot to the head.
Earlandson is looking to get to half guard.
Baird looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Earlandson is rocked!
Baird looking to finish Earlandson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Earlandson!
Earlandson is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
Baird prevents Earlandson from getting the reversal.
Baird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baird wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Earlandson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Earlandson seems to have recovered his senses.
Earlandson has gone for a leg lock! Baird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Earlandson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson can't keep his opponent in guard - Baird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Baird there.
Baird passes to full mount!
Earlandson is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baird raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Earlandson gets back to half guard.
Baird lands with a punch from half guard.
Earlandson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baird slips a nice elbow through Earlandson's hands, connecting with Earlandson's forehead.
Earlandson wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Earlandson's temple.
Baird passes into side control, despite Earlandson's attempt to control the position.
Baird tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Earlandson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Earlandson showed some decent athleticism there.
Baird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Earlandson rolls with it to try and escape but Baird cranks on the arm and Earlandson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memento Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera comes to the cage accompanied by Wedlock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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197 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Memento Mori!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silvera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silvera lands with a straight right. Mori didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Memento Mori has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Silvera misses the target.
Jab by Mori.
Silvera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mori counters by clinching up.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvera's elbow.
Silvera blocks an elbow strike from Mori.
Mori tries to work over Silvera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silvera lands a nice elbow.
Mori is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Mori is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvera finish him?
Silvera misses with some punches.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mori moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Silvera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silvera throws an overhand right that lands on Mori's shoulder, as Mori tries to avoid the shot.
Mori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Silvera dances in with a quick combination. Mori is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Silvera snaps Mori's head back. Mori stumbles backwards against the cage. Silvera steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mori's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mori just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Silvera!
A relieved looking Joey Silvera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abel Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton is looking to slow Speed down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Clinton.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Nice straight punches there by Speed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Speed.
Clinton lunges at Speed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speed's hand.
Speed blocks the body kick.
Clinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Speed cracks Clinton with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Speed shoots in for a double leg but Clinton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Speed works Clinton's body with a nice hook.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Speed blocks a low kick nicely.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt - Clinton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Clinton. Those never looked like landing.
Clinton tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Speed throws a body shot but no joy.
Clinton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Abel Speed has been cut.
Clinton throws a good cross that connects.
Speed throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown but Speed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed lands with an overhand left.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Speed momentarily.
Speed instigates a clinch.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Clinton.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
Speed avoiding damage as Clinton throws knees to the body.
Speed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clinton trying to land knees to the body.
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed lands with a shot to the body.
Abel Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clinton connects with a leg kick. Speed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speed misses with a hook to the body
and Clinton counters with a takedown into side control.
Clinton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Speed regains half guard, as Clinton was trying to land strikes.
Clinton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinton misses with a head shot. Speed uses the momentum to regain guard.
Clinton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Clinton advances position into side control!
Speed can't do much from the bottom here.
Speed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clinton.
Speed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clinton.
Clinton working the body and head with strikes.
Clinton throws an elbow but Speed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clinton lands a decent elbow from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clinton working his ground and pound in the gym.
Clinton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Speed works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton slips a nice elbow through Speed's hands, connecting with Speed's forehead.
Clinton prevents Speed from improving his position.
Clinton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton trying to mount his opponent but Speed defends it.
Clinton lands strikes from half guard.
Clinton lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed trying to control here.
Clinton trying to control the action but Speed is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abel Speed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed lands a nice looking body shot.
Speed is looking to wear down Clinton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clinton sprawls well. Clinton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speed gets slowly back to his feet.
Speed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bill Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinton lands a left and a right that send Speed crashing to the mat, dazed. Clinton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clinton shoots for a takedown but Speed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Speed is rocked!
Clinton avoids a kick to the body.
Clinton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bill Clinton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Speed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clinton.
Clinton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clinton misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clinton counters with a single leg into guard. Speed didn't expect that.
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Speed.
Clinton 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.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Clinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Speed is trying to keep Clinton in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Speed is keeping the position.
Clinton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton throwing strikes but missing.
Clinton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Speed's head.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Speed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speed postures up and lands a big shot to Clinton's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Speed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clinton has his hands on Speed's head, controlling the position.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
Speed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clinton has control of Speed's left arm, preventing Speed from doing any damage.
Speed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton pulls Speed in close to his closed guard and prevents Speed from doing any damage or advancing position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Clinton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton fails with the takedown.
Clinton throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abel Speed's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Speed lands a really nice looking cross but Clinton seems unphased.
Speed swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a single leg into guard. Speed didn't expect that.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Bill Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clinton lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed trying to keep a closed guard but Clinton is proving a slippery customer.
Clinton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clinton working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton postures up.
Clinton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Speed is keeping the position.
Speed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Speed can't keep his opponent in guard - Clinton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Speed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Clinton there.
Speed wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to get back to full guard.
Speed trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clinton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clinton connects with a nice short shot to Speed's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clinton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speed's head.
Clinton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
Clinton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Speed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clinton.
Speed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clinton.
Clinton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Speed wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well.
Clinton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speed defending well though.
Clinton is just content to waste time from the top position. Speed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton is working Speed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Clinton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses. Speed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clinton's guard. Nice move by Speed!
Clinton 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.
Speed working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speed wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abel Speed's cut.
That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Clinton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Speed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speed thuds a left hand into Clinton's body.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Speed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clinton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton.
Clinton is pushing down on Speed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Speed is fighting to maintain full guard but Clinton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Speed has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clinton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Speed gets back to full guard.
Clinton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Speed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Speed is trying to keep Clinton in close.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Speed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speed trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clinton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clinton is trying to keep Speed in close.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
Clinton 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.
Clinton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Clinton blocks nicely.
Speed trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clinton looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Clinton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clinton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed rushes Clinton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton misses with a hook.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clinton slips a straight right by Speed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bill Clinton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abel Speed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clinton.
Speed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinton to the ground. Speed is now in Clinton's guard.
Speed stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Speed throws a strike but Clinton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clinton pushes down on Speed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Speed gets full guard.
Speed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Speed trying to control the position.
Speed seems keen to control Clinton's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clinton has managed to get both his arms back between Speed's legs - danger averted.
Clinton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clinton wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Clinton.
Clinton winds up and cracks Speed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clinton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Speed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abel Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton with shots to the head and body - Speed looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Clinton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clinton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Speed?
Speed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Speed is trying to maintain the position but Clinton is very close to passing his half guard.
Speed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clinton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speed's head.
Bill Clinton 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton is thwarting Speed's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.
Clinton prevents Speed from improving his position.
Clinton is taking a breather. Speed 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.
Speed gets full guard.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clinton scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Clinton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clinton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton is the new middleweight champion!
Bill Clinton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'That's how you're gonna beat 'em, Billy. They keep underestimating you.'.
The defeated Abel Speed had this to say: 'Shouldn't have got too stoned and missed my flight. Oh well maybe a rematch is in order?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ange Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fili's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spaceship Superstar. Tyler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ange Fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fili tries to clinch up
and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fili!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fili wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.
Tyler working the body and head with strikes.
Tyler scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fili is trying to get back to his feet.
My spies in HILITE Fighting Club inform me that Tyler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fili defending against the ground and pound.
Tyler is putting a hurting on Fili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tyler throws a strike aimed at the side of Fili's head but Fili avoids it well.
Tyler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tyler throwing strikes but Fili manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tyler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyler tries to roll over but Fili keeps him under control.
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fili scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyler is pressing down on Fili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fili.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyler's guard.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fili should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tyler has tightened it up now! Fili should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Tyler!
In his post fight interview, Jake Tyler gave a big smile as he said 'No more Chasing Ricardo Gracie, I beat him and history will see that, he had his chance to fight me and he ducked for years since. I don't want to beat him up anymore, he is scared. Let's win this TWGC and some other Title's '.
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