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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De Santiuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh has chosen E-Dubble - Let Me Oh as his entrance music. Aidan McVeigh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oscar De Santiuya's chin.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar De Santiuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. De Santiuya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVeigh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVeigh is looking to land body kicks.
McVeigh is looking to chop away at De Santiuya's legs.
De Santiuya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVeigh can pounce on him.
McVeigh misses with a low kick.
McVeigh misses with an uppercut. De Santiuya saw that one coming.
McVeigh is looking to clinch.
McVeigh throws a body kick that misses
and De Santiuya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McVeigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McVeigh closes the distance and pushes De Santiuya back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but De Santiuya blocks with his arms.
McVeigh just leaning against De Santiuya, taking a breather.
De Santiuya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McVeigh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Santiuya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVeigh tries to break free but De Santiuya pushes him back against the cage.
McVeigh wants to break free but De Santiuya has control.
De Santiuya is working for takedown but McVeigh is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santiuya tries to pull guard but McVeigh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De Santiuya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh prevents the takedown attempt.
McVeigh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McVeigh stops a takedown attempt from De Santiuya.
De Santiuya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVeigh after a bit of a struggle.
De Santiuya wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McVeigh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santiuya avoids it.
McVeigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McVeigh throws the kick towards the body but De Santiuya avoids it.
An inside leg kick from McVeigh misses.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McVeigh misses
and De Santiuya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McVeigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Santiuya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVeigh.
McVeigh wants to land a leg kick but De Santiuya is out of range.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santiuya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVeigh!
McVeigh looks to clinch
and De Santiuya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McVeigh clinches with his opponent.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but De Santiuya blocks it.
McVeigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh throws the kick towards the body but De Santiuya avoids it.
McVeigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McVeigh misses with a low kick as De Santiuya jumps back.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks De Santiuya with an uppercut!
McVeigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Santiuya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVeigh wants to slow De Santiuya down by chopping away at his legs.
McVeigh throws a push kick but De Santiuya slaps the foot to one side.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVeigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - De Santiuya circles away.
McVeigh tries to score with a low kick but De Santiuya moves his leg out of the way.
De Santiuya blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVeigh. De Santiuya does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVeigh is looking to land body kicks.
De Santiuya moves out of range of the body kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Santiuya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh throws a wild body kick that De Santiuya sees coming a mile off.
McVeigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santiuya blocks the body kick.
De Santiuya avoids the head kick by McVeigh.
A low kick from McVeigh misses
and De Santiuya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McVeigh misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McVeigh tries to land a front kick but De Santiuya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVeigh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Santiuya is out of range and McVeigh settles back down.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVeigh clinches up with De Santiuya and pushes him back against the cage.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but De Santiuya blocks it.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santiuya successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santiuya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVeigh.
Oscar De Santiuya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVeigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Santiuya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but De Santiuya pushes him off.
McVeigh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McVeigh scores with a kick to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVeigh.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVeigh throws a lazy body kick
and De Santiuya counters with an outside leg kick.
McVeigh rushes De Santiuya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Santiuya prevents a body shot from McVeigh.
McVeigh has De Santiuya pushed against the cage.
McVeigh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McVeigh wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVeigh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVeigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santiuya's elbow.
De Santiuya letting McVeigh take a breather here.
De Santiuya ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Santiuya no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McVeigh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Santiuya is proving hard to escape from.
De Santiuya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVeigh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santiuya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that De Santiuya avoids nicely.
McVeigh just misses with a punch to the body.
McVeigh throws a leg kick that misses.
McVeigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santiuya circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVeigh throws a low kick but De Santiuya moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Santiuya moves out of range of the body kick from McVeigh.
De Santiuya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVeigh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McVeigh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Santiuya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and De Santiuya moves out of range easily.
McVeigh throws the kick towards the body but De Santiuya avoids it.
McVeigh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McVeigh tries to clinch up.
McVeigh tries to clinch but De Santiuya is having none of it.
McVeigh connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Santiuya checks a leg kick.
No luck for De Santiuya with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVeigh misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McVeigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVeigh works over De Santiuya's head and body with a nice combination.
McVeigh keeps De Santiuya at a distance using the push kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick but De Santiuya moves out of range.
McVeigh tries to clinch but De Santiuya moves out of range.
De Santiuya checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santiuya tries to clinch up but McVeigh circles away and keeps his distance.
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses De Santiuya's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santiuya tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh tries to clinch but De Santiuya is having none of it.
McVeigh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santiuya.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santiuya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVeigh misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santiuya blocks a low kick nicely.
McVeigh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Santiuya blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
De Santiuya checks a low kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santiuya moves out of range of the body kick.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. De Santiuya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santiuya's sensitive parts.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVeigh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Santiuya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santiuya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh tries to clinch there but De Santiuya circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santiuya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh tries to clinch but De Santiuya is having none of it.
McVeigh looks to clinch
and De Santiuya counters with a nice low kick that buckles McVeigh's knee momentarily.
McVeigh throws a right hand that misses
and De Santiuya counters with a series of strikes. McVeigh will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Santiuya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from McVeigh lands but De Santiuya takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh misses with a body kick.
McVeigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVeigh tries to clinch up but De Santiuya circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santiuya blocks the leg kick.
McVeigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by McVeigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santiuya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Santiuya.
McVeigh tries to clinch there but De Santiuya circles away.
De Santiuya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVeigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVeigh looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santiuya is just out of range.
De Santiuya is trying hard to land a takedown here. McVeigh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McVeigh rushes De Santiuya and presses him up against the cage.
McVeigh manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Santiuya blocks a low kick nicely.
Aidan McVeigh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya avoids a kick to the body.
McVeigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McVeigh tries to bum rush De Santiuya with a series of wild strikes but De Santiuya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVeigh throws a head kick but De Santiuya moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Santiuya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVeigh - the referee stops the clock and De Santiuya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVeigh. De Santiuya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVeigh tries to clinch up but De Santiuya circles away and keeps his distance.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
De Santiuya swats away the attempt to clinch by McVeigh.
De Santiuya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh misses with a low kick.
Oscar De Santiuya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVeigh throws a push kick but De Santiuya slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVeigh 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
During a confident post fight interview, Aidan McVeigh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Oscar De Santiuya was interviewed post fight and said 'I respect Vladmir, and congrats to him.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Carney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.I. - Every Chance I get. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Carney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Love!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Love to the ground. Carney is now in Love's guard.
Love has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carney is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Carney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carney trying to land knees to the body.
Carney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love looks to land a combination. Carney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carney closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Carney pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Carney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Love misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Love as he connects with a hook.
Love scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carney shoots in looking for a takedown but Love manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Carney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Love defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carney working the head and body with strikes.
Carney 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.
Carney is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
Carney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Love looks like he's trying to stand up.
Love kicks Carney off and gets back to his feet.
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carney.
Carney goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carney just leaning against Love, taking a breather.
Carney is trying to pull guard but Love turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carney tries to land a knee to the head but Love blocks with his arms.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carney.
Nice uppercut there from Love.
Love swinging wildly here.
Carney tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Love.
Some wild striking there from Love.
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!
Love clobbers Carney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carney has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Love wants to get back to striking at distance but Carney won't allow it.
Carney manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with an uppercut.
Carney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Love works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Love is not content to let Carney control the position.
Carney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Love avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carney.
Carney is trying to control. Love wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Love tries to kick Carney off but Carney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Love's head.
Love blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carney.
Carney is trying to control. Love wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Love lands with a hook. Carney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carney misses the shot to the body.
Love misses with the combination.
Carney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Love.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Love 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.
A big right from Carney misses.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Carney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carney lands a nice looking body shot.
Ari Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love misses with an uppercut.
Love might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love looks to land a combination but Carney avoids it well.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carney goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Carney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love throws a sloppy body shot
and Carney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Love's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love wants to stand up but Carney is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Love pushes Carney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Love swinging wildly here.
Carney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Love on the side of the head.
Carney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love misses with a looping left.
A combination from Carney does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love looks to land a left hand but Carney moved out of range nicely.
Carney dives in and grabs Love's left leg, looking for a takedown. Love pushes down on Carney's head and hops out.
Love moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carney lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carney walks into a straight right hand from Love.
Carney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Carney.
Carney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Love sprawls well. Love wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carney gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Carney shoots in but no luck this time.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carney scores with a punch to the head.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Carney's belly button to the back.
Carney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Carney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Carney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ari Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ari Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Love sprawls well. Love wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carney gets slowly back to his feet.
Carney misses with a hook to the body
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Carney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with an uppercut. Carney saw that one coming.
Carney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Love wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Carney's shoulder, as Carney tries to avoid the shot.
Love throws a series of punches but Carney moves out of range.
Carney shoots for a takedown but Love saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carney misses with a body shot.
Carney walks into a stiff left hand from Love.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carney is looking to work some ground and pound but Love has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Love misses with a right hand
and Carney counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Love!
Carney misses with the ground and pound.
Carney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Love is trying to get back to his feet.
Carney in side control, throwing shots but Love defends.
Love is pushing Carney's head away, looking to escape. Carney manages to hold on to the position though.
Carney trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
Carney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carney working the strikes but Love uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carney trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
Carney misses with a head shot. Love uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carney wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Carney wants to pass the guard but Love is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodney Carney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Carney's shoulder, as Carney tries to avoid the shot.
Carney swinging wildly here.
Carney slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Carney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Love.
Carney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Carney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Carney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Love paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Love throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Love lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carney fails with the takedown.
Carney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love misses with a lunging right hand
and Carney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Carney persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love scores with a three punch combo!
Ari Love is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carney throws a sloppy body shot
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Love throws a body punch but Carney moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love scores with a body shot.
Love avoids the body shot from Carney.
Carney looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Carney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Love.
Carney slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Carney.
Love's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Love duly obliges.
Carney shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Carney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carney misses the shot to the body.
Carney throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Love winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Love!
The defeated Rodney Carney had this to say: 'I am disappointed with my performance tonight. My opponent is top notch he has great hands which isn't really one of my strengths at the moment. Props to him for accepting the fight on short notice and getting the job done. You learn more when you lose than you win so il learn from this and be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ip Leung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Death has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
145 lbs
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28
141 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Death!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ip Leung !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Leung , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leung doesn't manage to clinch there - Death circles away.
Leung throws a nice looking combination but Death bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leung misses with a wild combination.
Death tries to close the distance and clinch but Leung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Leung . Those never looked like landing.
Leung tries a head kick but it misses.
Leung slaps away a takedown attempt from Death, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Death with that takedown attempt.
Death tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Death.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung throws a series of punches but Death avoids them all with ease.
Death has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leung .
Leung throws a low kick but Death avoids it.
Leung throws a sloppy head kick and Death moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Leung . No joy for Death on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Death. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Death fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Death dives in and scores a takedown into Leung 's guard.
Death showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Death postures up in Leung 's guard and throws a big left but Leung blocks it.
Leung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Death working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Death controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Death wants to control from the top but Leung keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Death thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Death 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.
Death trying to control the position from guard on top but Leung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Death. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leung wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leung has closed the distance and engaged Death in a clinch.
Death wants a takedown.
Leung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Death has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Death has been cut.
Death blocks a body shot from Leung .
Death has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leung after a bit of a struggle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leung .
Leung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Death is defending well for now.
Leung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leung throws an elbow but it misses.
Death blocks the elbow strike.
Leung misses with an elbow strike.
Death changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leung throws a right and a left that Death avoids nicely.
Ip Leung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Death misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Death tries to clinch up.
Leung misses with a two punch combination.
Death closes the distance and clinches up with Leung , looking for a takedown. Death pushes Leung against the cage but Leung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Death shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Death showed some decent athleticism there.
Death trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ip Leung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Death's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Death takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Death's head.
Death tries to work over Leung 's front leg with a kick but Leung checks it.
Leung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leung tries to sprawl but Death drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Death is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Death trying to control from half guard but Leung is working away.
Death is looking to advance position but Leung won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leung is trying to stand.
Death seems to be working for a kimura but Leung defends the submission attempt.
Death is trying to control the action in half guard but Leung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael Death overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Death controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Death tries to pass to full mount but Leung defends it.
Death thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leung 's head.
Death is working for a kimura but Leung is defending it quite comfortably.
Death is trying to work for a kimura but Leung is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Death not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leung wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Death blocks a head kick by Leung .
Death tries for a takedown but Leung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leung instigates a clinch.
Leung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leung misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Death has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leung after a bit of a struggle.
Leung throws an elbow that misses.
Leung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leung gets underhooks to prevent Death's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Death. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Death is trying to drag Leung to the mat but Leung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leung lands an uppercut.
Leung misses with a punch to the body.
Leung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Death has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leung after a bit of a struggle.
Leung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Death wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ip Leung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Death's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Death tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leung swivels and escapes.
Leung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ip Leung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Death is defending well for now.
Leung lands an elbow that stopped Death in his tracks for a moment.
Death has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Death on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Death has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Death. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leung misses with an elbow over the top.
Leung lands an elbow inside.
Leung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung looking to throw knees to the head but Death is blocking nicely.
Leung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Death backwards.
Death has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leung fails to land.
Leung scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leung landing knees to the body.
Death has Leung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Death looking for a takedown.
Death is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Leung .
Leung lands an elbow that stopped Death in his tracks for a moment.
Death changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Death showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leung .
Leung clinches.
Death swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leung misses with an elbow strike.
Death blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Death is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leung scores with a knee to the head.
Death is looking for a takedown.
Death has Leung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Death tries to throw a body punch but Leung avoids it by throwing Death back against the cage.
Leung pushes off an throws an elbow but Death leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Death wants a takedown.
Death changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leung misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leung throws a leg kick but Death sees it coming and moves out of range.
Death is looking to clinch.
Ip Leung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Death.
Leung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Death on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leung gets underhooks to prevent Death's takedown attempt.
Leung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Death is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Leung .
Leung lands a knee to the body.
Death blocks an elbow strike from Leung .
Leung misses with a punch to the body.
Leung can't find room to land a body shot as Death controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leung throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Death is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leung cracks Death with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leung .
Leung landing knees to the head.
Death misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Leung is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Death tries to score a body lock takedown but Leung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leung lands an elbow that stopped Death in his tracks for a moment.
Death missing with knees to the body.
Leung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leung scores with a knee to the head.
Michael Death has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leung lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leung .
Ip Leung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Death backwards.
A short left from Death.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ip Leung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ip Leung !
Our winner, Ip Leung , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Loosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs has chosen big gun - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Riggs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Loosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa looks to throw the jab but Riggs is out of range.
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loosa tries to bum rush Riggs with a series of wild strikes but Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riggs shoots in and drives through. Loosa sprawls well.
Riggs ducks right into an uppercut from Loosa.
Loosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riggs.
Loosa misses with a hook.
Loosa throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Riggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loosa misses with an uppercut
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Loosa fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Loosa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Loosa!
Loosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loosa is aware though and is defending well.
Riggs is looking for a triangle but Loosa pushes his legs off easily.
Loosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Loosa defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loosa has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.
Loosa stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
Riggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loosa defends it easily.
Riggs controls Loosa momentarily but Loosa frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riggs working for a triangle but Loosa defends it easily.
Loosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggs is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggs is looking for a triangle but Loosa pushes his legs off easily.
Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loosa defends well.
Riggs working for a triangle but Loosa defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loosa defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Loosa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggs.
Loosa is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Riggs.
Riggs working the ground and pound.
Riggs is looking to take a break and control but Loosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Riggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riggs.
Riggs trying to control the position but Loosa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loosa is looking for a sweep.
Riggs swings around for an armbar but Loosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riggs's guard.
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loosa passes into side control.
Riggs tries to buck Loosa off but Loosa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs seems a little lost for a moment, as Loosa dominates the positioning.
Riggs gets back to half guard.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Loosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riggs trying to control from the bottom.
Loosa passes to side control.
Riggs is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to improve position but can't.
Riggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Loosa is taking a breather. Riggs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Loosa is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Loosa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riggs looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loosa passes into side control!
Riggs is trying to control Loosa's posture but Loosa avoids it.
Loosa is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Loosa misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Riggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Loosa.
Loosa cracks Riggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loosa scores with a jab.
Loosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Riggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggs.
Loosa tries to sprawl but Riggs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
John Riggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa wants to get back to full guard.
Riggs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Riggs.
Riggs tries to pass to full mount but Loosa defends it.
Riggs is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Loosa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Loosa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa tries to stand but Riggs is controlling his head.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control but Loosa postures up.
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loosa but Loosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Loosa misses its intended target.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Loosa shows good takedown defense.
Victor Loosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riggs.
A slow jab from Loosa misses its intended target.
Loosa clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Riggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Loosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loosa 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Loosa!
A victorious Victor Loosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Riggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuking embarassing losing my 1st title defense, but i got no 1 to blame but my self, i'd like a chance 2 win the title back if thats possible..i wont take morgan so lightly next time...i wanna thank the fans 4 being here u guyz were great thank u :)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Wibowo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Takashi gets caught napping as Wibowo dives in and scores a takedown. Takashi manages to retain guard.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
Takashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wibowo on the ground.
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wibowo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wibowo pushing down on Takashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wibowo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wibowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wibowo.
Takashi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo is looking to advance position but Takashi won't allow it.
Wibowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Takashi is refusing to be controlled, as Wibowo sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wibowo working over Takashi with some ground and pound. Takashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wibowo moves into full mount! Takashi won't be happy about that!
Takashi is looking to get to half guard.
Wibowo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Takashi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Wibowo!
Kevin Wibowo is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Koli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Hwang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Koli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddy Hwang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Koli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Hwang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hwang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hwang throws a leg kick which misses Koli's front leg but catches the back leg as Koli tries to avoid it.
That kick from Hwang tenderised Koli's leg. Koli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hwang.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.
Koli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hwang thows a body kick. Koli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koli blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Hwang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hwang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body kick there by Hwang.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Hwang slams his shin into Koli's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koli moves out of range of the body kick.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Hwang tenderised Koli's leg. Koli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koli throws a hook but Hwang blocks it.
A big right from Koli misses.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick from Hwang.
Koli blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Hwang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hwang lands a leg kick that knocks Koli off balance momentarily.
Hwang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koli.
A leg kick checked by Koli.
Koli avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Hwang misses with a head kick.
Koli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang wants to slow Koli down by chopping away at his legs.
Koli checks the leg kick.
Hwang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hwang connects with a leg kick. Koli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hwang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hwang misses with a body kick.
Hwang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hwang throws a body kick that misses.
Hwang scoring well with a low kick there.
Koli misses with a hook.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hwang throws a push kick but Koli slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Koli.
Hwang throws a front kick aimed at Koli's knee but Koli avoids it well.
Hwang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hwang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koli misses with a few strikes there.
Koli blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Hwang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hwang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koli 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hwang.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Hwang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwang throws a push kick but Koli slaps the foot to one side.
Koli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Koli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli throws out a loose jab but Hwang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses.
Koli avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwang throws a leg kick which misses Koli's front leg but catches the back leg as Koli tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Hwang 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.
Koli blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Hwang throws a head kick but Koli moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Hwang.
Sam Koli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Koli moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hwang!
Eddy Hwang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hwang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hwang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hwang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Koli's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli just misses with a punch to the body.
Hwang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koli blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Koli checks a low kick from Hwang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Koli moves out of range easily.
Koli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hwang's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Koli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hwang misses with a body kick.
Hwang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hwang.
Koli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Koli blocks the low kick.
Hwang staying out of range there.
Hwang throws a leg kick but Koli moved away.
Hwang scores with a leg kick.
Koli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hwang lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli misses with a combination
and Hwang counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hwang.
Koli avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Koli misses with a straight right.
Hwang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hwang connects with a leg kick. Koli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koli looks to land a right hand but Hwang moved out of range.
Koli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hwang. Hwang obviously looking to wear him down.
Hwang looks for the body kick but Koli saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses.
Koli misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Hwang.
Hwang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hwang ducks under a wild hook from Koli.
Hwang cracks the inside of Koli's front leg.
Hwang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hwang throws a head kick but Koli moves out of range.
Koli blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hwang.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hwang.
Koli looks to land a left hand but Hwang moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Koli as he checks the leg kick.
Hwang scores with a head kick.
Eddy Hwang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang scores with a push kick.
Koli throws a right hand that Hwang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hwang also avoids with ease.
Hwang throws a push kick but Koli slaps the foot to one side.
Hwang fakes the leg kick and cracks Koli in the body.
Koli throws a hook but Hwang avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli misses with a looping right.
Koli checks a leg kick.
Hwang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hwang lands with a kick to the temple. Koli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Koli misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang throws a front kick that sends Koli stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Hwang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hwang is looking to chop away at Koli's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hwang. Koli shrugs it off though.
Hwang misses with a kick to the body.
Hwang looks to land a body kick but Koli moved away.
Hwang misses with a kick to the body.
Hwang lands a head kick!
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Koli moves out of range easily.
Hwang motions for Koli to come forward. Hwang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Koli.
Hwang lands a head kick. Koli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hwang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hwang. Hwang obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Hwang.
Koli missing with a left hand there. Hwang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hwang.
Hwang throws a low kick, looking for Koli's leg but Koli calmly moves out of range.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick.
Hwang is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hwang misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hwang lands a leg kick that knocks Koli off balance momentarily.
Hwang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hwang, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hwang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hwang lands a head kick. Koli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hwang misses with a low kick.
Koli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hwang can pounce on him.
Hwang misses with a low kick as Koli jumps back.
Hwang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick from Hwang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hwang throws a leg kick which misses Koli's front leg but catches the back leg as Koli tries to avoid it.
Hwang looks for the body kick but Koli saw that one coming.
Hwang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koli throws a right hand that Hwang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hwang also avoids with ease.
Koli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hwang throws a head kick but Koli moves out of range.
Hwang throws a push kick but Koli slaps the foot to one side.
Hwang throws a front kick that sends Koli stumbling back into the cage.
Hwang throws a front kick aimed at Koli's knee but Koli avoids it well.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick.
Hwang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koli throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koli checks a leg kick.
Hwang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koli's sensitive parts.
Hwang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hwang wants to land a leg kick but Koli is out of range.
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koli misses with a few strikes there.
Hwang is looking to slow Koli down with leg kicks.
Sam Koli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hwang.
Hwang lands a front kick.
Koli throws an overhand right that lands on Hwang's shoulder, as Hwang tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Hwang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hwang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Hwang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X gon‘ give it to ya. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermit as he avoids it easily.
Hermit dives in and grabs Palmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes down on Hermit's head and hops out.
Hermit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hermit defends well and Palmer ends up having to push Hermit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hermit pulls Palmer into guard.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hermit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palmer has been working on his balance at 11th Planet MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hermit.
Hermit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hermit avoids it really well and circles away.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Hermit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermit.
Hermit looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.
Hermit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hermit working away.
Hermit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Palmer tries to improve position but can't.
Hermit wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Hermit controls the position from side control.
Hermit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hermit's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Palmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Hermit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermit closes the distance and clinches up with Palmer, looking for a takedown. Hermit pushes Palmer against the cage but Palmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermit pinned against the cage. Hermit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Hermit's leg but Hermit calmly moves out of range.
Hermit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palmer to the ground. Hermit is now in Palmer's guard.
Hermit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermit is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hermit tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hermit sprawls well. Hermit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmer defends well and Hermit ends up having to push Palmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermit blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermit or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmer, which made it look bad.
Santiago Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Hermit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Palmer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hermit is breathing heavily.
Palmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermit trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hermit looking to control.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Hermit.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermit somewhat.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Hermit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermit or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmer, which made it look bad.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer swings for the body but Hermit moves out of range.
Palmer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palmer lands in his opponent's guard.
Palmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Hermit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Palmer gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Palmer advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looking to ground and pound but Hermit is blocking nicely.
Santiago Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hermit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palmer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palmer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hermit tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.
Palmer is thwarting Hermit's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit fails with a takedown attempt.
Palmer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hermit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palmer is in Hermit's guard.
Palmer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Palmer passes Hermit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermit looking for submissions off his back.
Hermit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmer controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Palmer!
Santiago Palmer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am back to the winning streak! Boss, I want a rematch with Carney! If you think the rematch is pointless, I want Ozawa or Yang Lee! Please!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Slapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mang Bert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang Bert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Slapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mang Bert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bert slips a jab from Slapper.
Slapper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slapper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slapper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bert avoiding damage as Slapper throws knees to the body.
Bert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bert working hard to break the clinch.
Slapper scores with a hook to the body.
Slapper keeps control of Bert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slapper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right handed body shot lands from Slapper.
Slapper is leaning against Bert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bert can't find room to land a body shot as Slapper controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slapper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slapper lands an uppercut.
Slapper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bert is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Slapper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slapper digs a right hand underneath Bert's ribcage. Bert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bert looks winded!
Slapper prevents a body shot from Bert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slapper has Bert pushed against the cage.
Slapper works on Bert's body with a couple of short punches.
Slapper effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Slapper.
Slapper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slapper throws a big shot that misses.
Sam Slapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Slapper.
Slapper lands a really nice looking cross but Bert seems unphased.
Slapper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bert clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapper lands a nice uppercut.
Slapper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bert managing to block the knees to the body from Slapper.
Slapper cracks Bert with a nice body shot.
Slapper lands a hook that snaps the head of Bert backwards.
Slapper missing with knees to the body.
Slapper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Slapper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Slapper.
Bert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slapper is stalling here.
Slapper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slapper cracks Bert with a nice body shot.
Slapper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Bert avoids the damage to the body.
Slapper lands with a light punch inside.
Slapper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slapper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bert is defending well for now.
Bert misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Slapper as the two fighters clinch.
Slapper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bert takes a shot to the head.
Slapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Bert avoids the damage to the body.
Slapper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bert backwards.
Bert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Slapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mang Bert.
Slapper cracks Bert with a nice body shot.
Slapper lands with a light punch inside.
Slapper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berts head.
Nice body punch from Slapper - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slapper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bert is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bert is still on wobbly legs! Can Slapper finish him?
Slapper gets through Bert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slapper slowing the pace effectively.
Slapper gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hand to the body from Slapper.
Bert avoiding damage as Slapper throws knees to the body.
Slapper presses Bert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slapper lands with a right to the head.
Slapper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slapper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Slapper to work.
Slapper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slapper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bert up against the cage.
Slapper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slapper lands a hook that snaps the head of Bert backwards.
Slapper scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slapper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Slapper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slapper connects with the punch.
Bert bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slapper is looking to regain half guard here but Bert keeps moving and retains side control.
Bert decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Slapper scores with a nice strike.
Slapper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bert gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Slapper gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Slapper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tio Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tio Malone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ripgut scores with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Ripgut's head coaches at The Lion's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripgut fakes the leg kick and cracks Malone in the body.
Ripgut misses with a low kick.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Ripgut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Ripgut lands.
Ripgut misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Ripgut lands a big head kick that sends Malone tumbling to the mat! Ripgut takes a step backwards and waves Malone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tio Malone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripgut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripgut.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ripgut.
Malone looks winded!
Ripgut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone moves into the clinch.
Ripgut prevents a body shot from Malone.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Ripgut in his tracks for a moment.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ripgut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut working Malone over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripgut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Malone tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
Ripgut working Malone over with knees to the body.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Ripgut.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Ripgut blocks the elbow strike.
Ripgut misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Malone trying to control the position but instead, Ripgut has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malone into the cage.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Ripgut avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ripgut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut takes a shot to the head.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Ripgut landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ripgut misses with a knee to the head.
Malone lands an elbow just above Ripgut 's eye.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut is working Malone over against the cage.
Ripgut lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone prevents a body shot from Ripgut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripgut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ripgut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tio Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malone blocks the body kick.
Ripgut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Ripgut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ripgut circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Malone drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ripgut follows Malone to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut retains his heavyweight title!
Shane Ripgut 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
222 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginaldo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jordan regains guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva distracts Jordan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Jordan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jordan.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Chris Jordan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jordan is rocked!
That has opened up Chris Jordan's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Jordan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reginaldo Silva!
Reginaldo Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
Reginaldo Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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