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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lye Sohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowe comes to the cage accompanied by millon dollar driver. Boyd Lowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lye Sohl!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sohl.
Lowe is looking to clinch.
Lowe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sohl.
It looks like Boyd Lowe has been cut.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sohl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Sohl.
Sohl connects with a right that clearly hurt Lowe. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sohl proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lowe collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lye Sohl!
Boyd Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'i let u all down tonight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Medland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Silvinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medland comes to the cage accompanied by . The crowd seem to be enjoying Silvinho's choice of entrance music: King Shit - Yo Gotti ft. T.I.. Erick Silvinho 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswald Medland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erick Silvinho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvinho avoids the head kick by Medland.
Medland has managed to clinch.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Medland blocks with his arms.
Medland misses with a body punch.
Medland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Medland tries to throw a body punch but Silvinho avoids it by throwing Medland back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Medland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Silvinho is looking to control Medland's arms but Medland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvinho has his back to the cage.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medland tries to work over Silvinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Medland lands a shoulder strike.
Medland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho takes a shot to the head.
Medland lands a body shot.
Medland tries to work over Silvinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvinho is looking to control Medland's arms but Medland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvinho has his back to the cage.
Medland scores with a shot to the side of Silvinho's head.
A knee to the head by Silvinho.
A body shot lands from Medland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvinho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Medland working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvinho misses with the head strike.
Silvinho is trying to stall.
Silvinho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Medland up against the cage.
Medland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silvinho backwards.
Medland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Medland wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Medland is blocking nicely.
Silvinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Medland.
Medland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Medland misses with a punch to the body.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Medland.
Medland trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
Medland misses with a punch to the body.
Medland misses with a body punch.
Silvinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Medland throws a right and a left that Silvinho avoids nicely.
Medland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvinho misses with a straight right.
A big right from Silvinho misses.
Medland wants to clinch up but Silvinho keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medland tries to clinch but Silvinho moves out of range.
Silvinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvinho.
Medland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvinho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medland takes the fight into the clinch.
Medland swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Medland blocks it with crossed arms.
Medland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silvinho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Medland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medland swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medland trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medland digs a right hand into Silvinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvinho's gas tank.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Medland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Medland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Silvinho to work.
Silvinho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Medland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medland stalling in the clinch but Silvinho improves position.
Medland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medland slows down the pace here.
Medland keeps control of Silvinho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medland misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medland throws a head punch that misses.
Medland trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medland can't find room to land a body shot as Silvinho controls the action.
Medland struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvinho controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Medland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Medland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvinho slips a jab and a cross from Medland.
Silvinho looks to land a left hand but Medland moved out of range nicely.
Medland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Silvinho misses.
Silvinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medland lands a leg kick that knocks Silvinho off balance momentarily.
Medland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medland swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvinho.
Medland throws a head kick that misses.
Medland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medland.
Silvinho throws a body punch but Medland moves out of range.
Silvinho misses with a straight right.
Silvinho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silvinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Medland is just out of range.
Medland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silvinho throws a looping overhand right but Medland ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho throws a leg kick but Medland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silvinho swinging wildly here.
Medland tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medland is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvinho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvinho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Medland on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Silvinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medland blocks a head kick by Silvinho.
Medland wants to clinch.
Silvinho misses with a double jab.
Silvinho throws a body punch but Medland moves out of range.
Silvinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medland tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland tries to clinch but Silvinho moves out of range.
Medland throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Medland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvinho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Medland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Silvinho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Medland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medland is pushing Silvinho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Medland swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medland struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvinho controls his hands.
Medland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Medland tries to throw a body punch but Silvinho avoids it by throwing Medland back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Medland cracks Silvinho with a nice body shot.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Medland is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Medland.
Medland avoiding damage.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho is looking to control Medland's arms but Medland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvinho has his back to the cage.
Medland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvinho scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Medland.
Silvinho is breathing heavily.
Silvinho tries to break the clinch but Medland is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Medland as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medland looking to slow down the pace here.
Medland lands a shot to the body.
Medland tries to throw a body punch but Silvinho avoids it by throwing Medland back against the cage.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oswald Medland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Medland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Medland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Medland lands a left hand.
Medland lands a nice shot to the body.
Medland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Medland.
Medland works on Silvinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Medland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Medland blocks it.
Medland can't find room to land a body shot as Silvinho controls the action.
Silvinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medland tries to throw a body punch but Silvinho avoids it by throwing Medland back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Medland.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho blocks a body shot from Medland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Medland dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Medland lands a high kick!
Silvinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvinho forces Medland back against the cage and clinches.
Silvinho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Oswald Medland has been cut.
A short right from Medland.
Medland taking a breather.
Medland lands with a right to the head.
Medland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Medland trying to control the position but instead, Silvinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Medland into the cage.
Silvinho misses with a knee strike.
Medland stalling against the cage.
Silvinho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medland.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Medland blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Silvinho fails to land.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvinho backwards.
Medland is looking to control Silvinho's arms but Silvinho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medland has his back to the cage.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Medland blocks with his arms.
Silvinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvinho's elbow.
Medland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Medland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silvinho tries to stall but Medland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Medland gets through Silvinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvinho's elbow.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvinho is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Medland lands a body shot.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Silvinho.
Silvinho misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
Medland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silvinho or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Medland scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Medland blocks it.
Medland can't find room to land a body shot as Silvinho controls the action.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medland.
Medland tries to stall but Silvinho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medland lands with a light punch inside.
Medland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Medland - that landed with a thud.
Silvinho looking to slow down the pace here.
Medland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Medland is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Medland tries to work over Silvinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Medland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvinho's elbow.
Medland lands with a short shot to the head.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Medland blocks with his arms.
Silvinho is trying to push Medland away but Medland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medland tries to work over Silvinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Medland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Medland lands a right hand.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Medland lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvinho backwards.
Silvinho blocks a body shot from Medland.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Medland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland lands a body shot.
Silvinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvinho misses with a knee strike.
Medland scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvinho is trying to break free.
Medland can't find room to land a body shot as Silvinho controls the action.
Medland misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medland stalling in the clinch but Silvinho improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Medland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Medland blocks it with crossed arms.
Erick Silvinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Medland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Medland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Crowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac has chosen Eminem - Not afraid as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Crowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowell looks to land a right hand but Zalac moved out of range.
Zalac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowell drives through and clinches with Zalac against the cage.
Crowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowell dodges an elbow strike from Zalac.
Crowell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zalac tries to land a knee to the head but Crowell blocks with his arms.
Crowell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zalac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crowell to keep the fight standing.
Ric Crowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Zalac.
A short left from Crowell.
Crowell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zalac backwards.
Crowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Crowell's head coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crowell misses with a wild combination.
Crowell clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowell breaks from the clinch.
Crowell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zalac's hands.
Zalac looking to score a takedown here. Crowell is defending well but Zalac drives through and ends up in Crowell's guard.
Zalac looks winded!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crowell controlling Zalac's posture.
Crowell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crowell pushes Zalac off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crowell drives through and clinches with Zalac against the cage.
Zalac tries for a takedown but Crowell manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Crowell. Those never looked like landing.
Zalac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crowell shoots in for a takedown but Zalac shows good takedown defense.
Zalac tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crowell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zalac swivels and escapes.
Zalac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowell.
Zalac throws a combination that misses
and Crowell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowell gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crowell tries to clinch but Zalac is having none of it.
Crowell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowell wants it to stay on the feet.
Crowell is looking to clinch.
Crowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Zalac circles away.
Crowell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zalac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Crowell.
Zalac is rocked!
Zalac has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crowell lands a slapping body shot.
Zalac is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowell finish him?
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!
No luck for Crowell with that takedown attempt.
Crowell rushes Zalac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zalac takes a shot to the head.
Crowell breaks the clinch.
Zalac tries to keep at a distance but Crowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crowell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crowell is defended easily by Zalac.
Crowell lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ric Crowell!
An out of breath Ric Crowell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Sugden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strong Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugden comes to the cage accompanied by I'm shipping up to Boston. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Sugden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Strong Omar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugden scores with a punch to the head.
Omar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sugden to the mat! Sugden manages to get full guard.
Omar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omar content to stall in guard here.
Omar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Omar is looking to stand up but Sugden won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugden trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Strong Omar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sugden misses with a kick to the body
and Omar counters by clinching up.
Sugden jumps guard but Omar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sugden misses with a body punch.
Omar jumps guard but Sugden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Omar manages to break the clinch.
Omar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sugden to score with a decent uppercut.
Sugden cracks a nice hook into Omar's ribs.
Omar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sugden moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omar tightens his grip and picks Sugden up, before dumping him to the ground. Sugden manages to land in guard.
Omar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sugden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugden is trying to keep Omar in close.
Omar wants to control from the top but Sugden keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sugden has his foot on Omar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sugden has his foot on Omar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omar works his way back into a safe position though.
Omar wants to control from the top but Sugden keeps moving.
Omar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sugden is adopting a defensive guard.
Omar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar throwing strikes from guard but Sugden blocks nicely.
Sugden wants to sweep but no luck.
Sugden is trying to control the position but Omar postures up.
Omar wanted to stand there but Sugden had control of the position.
Omar works over Sugden with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sugden, up you get!
Omar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sugden lands with an overhand left.
Omar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugden closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Omar! Sugden dives in looking to finish! Omar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Sugden!
After the big win, Chad Sugden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe Lester 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lester tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Lester, which made it look bad.
A jab from Lester misses.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Lester. Lester maintains the clinch.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lester to keep the fight standing.
Lester's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lester continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Lester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to control Lester's arms but Lester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lester's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Lester stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lester tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Good body shot from Lester.
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Lester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester lands a body shot.
Lester throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Lester stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Lester jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a combination. Lester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Lester gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Lester can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lester.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Lester being controlled against the cage.
Lester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away.
Lester looks to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lester tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Lester has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lester blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Lester clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester.
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester 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.
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester tries to clinch up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Lester tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lester but Lester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense.
Lester is looking to clinch.
Lester is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Lester wants to clinch.
Lester moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Lester drops Sanchez with a beautiful combination! Sanchez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lester is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester has managed to clinch.
Lester working hard to break the clinch.
Lester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Lester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lester wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lester.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Lester.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester clinches.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lester tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Lester wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lester defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester moves into the clinch.
Lester wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Lester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lester lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Lester.
Lester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lester forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lester misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lester as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Lester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying to push Lester away but Lester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Lester is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Lester pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands a left hand.
A short left from Lester.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez is looking to control Lester's arms but Lester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester slows down the pace here.
A short right from Lester.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lester's efforts to push away.
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lester slows down the pace here.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez has Lester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lester.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Lester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lester is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nick Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez is rocked!
Lester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Moyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexey Moyanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyanov tries to clinch up
and Bilkington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moyanov tries to break the clinch but Bilkington is controlling the position.
Moyanov pulls guard successfully.
Moyanov trying to control the position.
Moyanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bilkington controls the pace.
Moyanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilkington defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moyanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moyanov trying to strike off his back.
Bilkington advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moyanov trying to remain calm as Bilkington controls from the top position.
Bilkington trying to control the action but Moyanov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyanov tries to buck Bilkington off but Bilkington is having none of it.
Moyanov is trying to escape the position but Bilkington is controlling the position.
Moyanov wants to get back to his feet.
Bilkington looks up at the clock and then as Moyanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bilkington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bilkington controlling from side mount.
Bilkington advances to full mount.
Bilkington controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moyanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Bilkington looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington dominating with strikes here.
Bilkington controlling the pace for now.
Bilkington with the ground and pound from mount.
Moyanov is bucking up trying to escape but Bilkington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bilkington controlling the pace for now.
Bilkington is working for a guillotine from mount but Moyanov frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bilkington has hold of Moyanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moyanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bilkington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moyanov is looking to escape.
Bilkington controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilkington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bilkington dives in and grabs Moyanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moyanov pushes down on Bilkington's head and hops out.
Oooooh!!! Moyanov has knocked Bilkington down with a huge combo! Moyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Bilkington back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bilkington is rocked!
Alexey Moyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Bilkington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moyanov scores with a jab. Bilkington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bilkington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moyanov defends well and Bilkington ends up having to push Moyanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bilkington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moyanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moyanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bilkington after a bit of a struggle.
Bilkington seems to have got his legs back now.
Moyanov wants to break free but Bilkington has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moyanov breaks the clinch.
Alexey Moyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moyanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moyanov duly obliges.
Moyanov misses with a low kick.
Bobby Bilkington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moyanov throws a right hand that Bilkington ducks under and follows up with a left that Bilkington also avoids with ease.
Bilkington clinches with his opponent.
Bilkington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moyanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moyanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Moyanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moyanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moyanov is looking to clinch but Bilkington is avoiding it.
Moyanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bilkington fails to land the takedown.
Moyanov tries to clinch but Bilkington moves out of range.
Moyanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilkington throws a combination that misses
and Moyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moyanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moyanov is breathing heavily.
Moyanov wants to clinch but Bilkington slips to the side
and Bilkington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moyanov has Bilkington up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilkington dodges an elbow strike from Moyanov.
Bilkington is looking to break free of the clinch but Moyanov has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington has Moyanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moyanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bilkington managing to block the knees to the body from Moyanov.
Moyanov breaks from the clinch.
Bilkington fails to land the takedown.
Moyanov stalks Bilkington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bilkington's face. Bilkington staggers backwards, shaken.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bilkington. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bilkington swats away the attempt to clinch by Moyanov.
Bilkington shoots for a takedown but Moyanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moyanov looks to land a combination but Bilkington avoids it well.
Bilkington moves out of range of the leg kick from Moyanov.
A combination from Moyanov does no damage.
Moyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bilkington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bilkington lands a nice looking body shot.
Bilkington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moyanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bilkington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bilkington counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moyanov being controlled for a moment.
Bilkington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee asks Bilkington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bilkington prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Moyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bilkington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moyanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moyanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches.
Bilkington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moyanov regains guard immediately.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bilkington advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyanov tries to buck Bilkington off but Bilkington is having none of it.
Moyanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bilkington lands a nice forearm strike.
Moyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moyanov trying to remain calm as Bilkington controls from the top position.
Bilkington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bilkington advances to mount.
Bobby Bilkington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bilkington controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington tries to control but Moyanov wriggling away.
Moyanov is looking to get to half guard.
Bilkington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bilkington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bilkington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Moyanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bilkington controlling the position easily from mount.
Moyanov is looking to improve his position but Bilkington isn't that keen on the idea.
Bilkington controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Bilkington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bilkington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moyanov but Moyanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bilkington lands a lovely overhand right.
Moyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moyanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moyanov as he avoids it easily.
Moyanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bilkington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bilkington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bilkington!
A victorious Bobby Bilkington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcgee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pound Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kronic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee forces Kronic back against the cage and clinches.
Kronic taking a breather.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kronic.
Kronic tries to land a body kick
and Mcgee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kronic leaves Mcgee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronic. That did some damage!
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Kronic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronic scores with a nice strike.
Kronic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kronic lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Kronic.
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kronic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcgee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcgee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kronic is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee controlling the action here.
Kronic is trying to stand back up but Mcgee is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee tries to keep at a distance but Kronic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kronic keeps control of Mcgee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee keeps control of Kronic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee blocking some punches.
Kronic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Mcgee throws a right and a left that Kronic avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronic. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronic throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it.
Mcgee lands a leg kick that knocks Kronic off balance momentarily.
Kronic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgee swivels and escapes.
Kronic closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronic stalling in the clinch but Mcgee improves position.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Kronic lunges at Mcgee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgee's hand.
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
Kronic clobbers Mcgee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronic throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kronic.
Mcgee is struggling to control the position.
Kronic blocking some punches.
Mcgee pushes Kronic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kronic manages to break the clinch.
Kronic has Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Kronic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgee slips a jab and a cross from Kronic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kronic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcgee shoots for a takedown but Kronic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Kronic.
Kronic dodges the punch combination from Mcgee.
Kronic throws a series of strikes that have Mcgee backpedaling.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kronic misses.
Kronic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pound Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronic throws a combination that misses
and Mcgee counters with a body kick.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Kronic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgee as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee avoids the head kick by Kronic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronic goes for a double leg but Mcgee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgee continues to drive forward.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee feints a jab promting Kronic to slip. Mcgee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kronic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Kronic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcgee is trying to keep an underhook but Kronic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kronic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kronic tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kronic is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kronic is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Kronic sits in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgee is holding on to half guard well.
Kronic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up but Kronic is controlling him
Kronic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgee defends it well.
Kronic trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic seems to be looking for submissions.
Kronic is thwarting Mcgee's attempts to control the position.
Mcgee is doing well to control the position and prevent Kronic from advancing to side control.
Kronic stalling.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgee has one foot on Kronic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcgee moves out of range of the body kick from Kronic.
A low kick from Kronic is predictable there
and Mcgee counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kronic connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Kronic.
Kronic throws a right hand that Mcgee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgee also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
Kronic misses with a left hand
and Mcgee counters with a left to the body.
Kronic is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Kronic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee jabs at Kronic's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgee.
Kronic is rocked!
Mcgee misses with a few strikes there.
Kronic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgee finish him?
Kronic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mcgee backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kronic's temple! It sends Kronic violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mcgee celebrates and the doctors try to help Kronic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pound Mcgee!
A very excited looking Pound Mcgee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kharinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharinov comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero . Helix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spiritual Dubwise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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38
256 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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271 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Kharinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Helix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharinov moves into the clinch.
Helix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Helix tries a knee to the head but Kharinov blocks it.
A body shot lands from Helix.
Kharinov pushes Helix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kharinov misses with a knee strike.
Kharinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helix lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharinov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Helix connects with a knee to the head.
Kharinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Helix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kharinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Helix.
Helix trying to land knees to the body.
Helix wants a takedown.
Kharinov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bobby Helix has been cut.
Helix lands a knee to the body.
Kharinov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Helix.
Helix tries to land a knee to the head but Kharinov blocks with his arms.
Kharinov working Helix over with knees to the body.
Kharinov gets through Helix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kharinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kharinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helix trying to land knees to the body.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharinov lands an elbow inside that Helix shrugs off.
Helix crunches a lovely knee into Kharinov's ribcage.
Kharinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helix looking to throw knees to the head but Kharinov is blocking nicely.
Kharinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kharinov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharinov scores with a shot to the side of Helix's head.
A short uppercut from Kharinov.
Kharinov misses with a knee strike.
Helix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helix trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helix.
Helix scores with a hook to the body.
Kharinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Helix.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Kharinov avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Kharinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Kharinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kharinov misses with an elbow strike.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix lands an uppercut.
Helix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kharinov misses with a punch to the body.
Kharinov managing to block the knees to the body from Helix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharinov avoiding damage as Helix throws knees to the body.
Kharinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Helix crunches a lovely knee into Kharinov's ribcage.
Helix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kharinov tries to throw a body punch but Helix avoids it by throwing Kharinov back against the cage.
Kharinov managing to block the knees to the body from Helix.
Helix tries to stall but Kharinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Helix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kharinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kharinov is breathing heavily.
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!
Helix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helix trying to land knees to the body.
Helix trying to control the position but instead, Kharinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helix into the cage.
Helix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharinov.
Knees to the body from Helix.
Helix missing with knees to the body.
Kharinov blocks a body shot from Helix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharinov blocks a body shot from Helix.
Kharinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Helix.
Helix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helix lands a nice shot to the body.
Helix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Helix moves into the clinch.
Kharinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix cracks Kharinov with a nice body shot.
Helix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kharinov's face.
It looks like Sergey Kharinov has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Helix is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kharinov throws an elbow but misses.
Helix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helix crunches a lovely knee into Kharinov's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Helix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kharinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Kharinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Helix with a knee to the head.
Kharinov trying to land knees to the body.
Kharinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharinov is rocked!
Helix has Kharinov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kharinov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Helix - that's hurt Kharinov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kharinov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kharinov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bobby Helix!
Bobby Helix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wright's choice of entrance music: Emancipator - Soon It Will Be Cold Enough To Build Fires. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Guerrero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a jab when Guerrero was well out of range.
Guerrero slips under a jab.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guerrero counters with a nice body shot.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a hook but Guerrero blocks it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Guerrero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerrero.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Guerrero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guerrero is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at 11th Planet MMA inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Guerrero drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Guerrero off! Guerrero jumps back into Wright's guard.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Guerrero postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero landing some decent shots from guard.
Guerrero postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guerrero won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright trying to control the position.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Guerrero scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerrero landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guerrero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guerrero works over Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guerrero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright keeping full guard, as Guerrero tries to pass.
Guerrero lands a couple of digs.
Guerrero with a nice head shot there.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Guerrero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Wright is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Guerrero dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Guerrero sprawls well.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Guerrero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guerrero clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guerrero leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerrero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerrero as he jumps to the side.
Luis Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Guerrero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Guerrero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guerrero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guerrero is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guerrero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guerrero.
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright is fighting to break Guerrero's control of his arms but Guerrero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero is working hard here to advance position.
Luis Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerrero has control of Wright's left arm, preventing Wright from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Guerrero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guerrero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guerrero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Guerrero counters with a straight right hand.
Wright feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerrero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero seems keen to control Wright's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Guerrero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guerrero scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Guerrero won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Guerrero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guerrero holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes Guerrero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.
Guerrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guerrero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wright puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Wright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guerrero!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright prevents Guerrero from getting the reversal.
Guerrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guerrero tries to get out of the position.
Guerrero is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Guerrero tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Guerrero dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guerrero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wright is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Guerrero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wright is trying to control Guerrero's posture but Guerrero avoids it.
Wright tries to buck Guerrero off but Guerrero is having none of it.
Guerrero working the ground and pound from side control.
Guerrero in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wright taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wright some visible discomfort.
Guerrero working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Guerrero works to advance to full mount. Wright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Guerrero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is trying desperately to improve position.
Guerrero with good strikes from the mount here!
Guerrero lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Guerrero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wright?
Guerrero lands a big shot to the head and Wright winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luis Guerrero!
Luis Guerrero retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maria Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maria Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakara with a nice head shot there.
Ozawa keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
Nakara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ozawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but Ozawa blocks nicely.
Nakara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakara pushing down on Ozawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakara is just content to waste time from the top position. Ozawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozawa is trying to control the position but Nakara postures up.
Nakara won't allow Ozawa to get back to his feet.
Nakara pushes down on Ozawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ozawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakara is working away from the top position though.
Nakara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to mount his opponent but Ozawa defends it.
Ozawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nakara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozawa's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozawa moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ozawa keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
Ozawa controlling Nakara's posture.
Nakara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa has momentary wrist control but Nakara slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakara trying to control but Ozawa is working from the bottom.
Nakara pushing down on Ozawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakara works his way into full mount!
Nakara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ozawa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ozawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nakara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozawa shoots in for a double leg but Nakara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara throws a series of punches but Ozawa avoids them all with ease.
Nakara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakara wants it to stay on the feet.
Ozawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tebato Nakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maria Ozawa.
Ozawa misses with a takedown
so Nakara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ozawa is wriggling around but Nakara manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakara.
Nakara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ozawa is in a horrible position here. Nakara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara tries to control but Ozawa wriggling away.
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakara looking to control but Ozawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ozawa?
Nakara is landing with some decent strikes but Ozawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ozawa is rocked!
Nakara drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ozawa! More shots from Nakara and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tebato Nakara!
Tebato Nakara retains his lightweight title!
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