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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brittaney Gipson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brittaney Gipson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gipson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gipson momentarily.
Gipson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gipson on the side of the head.
Murphy slips a jab from Gipson.
Gipson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murphy jabs at Gipson's body.
Gipson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gipson.
A punch combination from Gipson misses.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gipson tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Gipson takes one on the button.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Gipson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Gipson misses.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brittaney Gipson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Gipson misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Gipson fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gipson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gipson's head backwards.
Gipson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Gipson.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy cracks Gipson with a good jab.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gipson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gipson lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gipson is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brittaney Gipson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gipson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gipson.
Gipson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gipson is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gipson doesn't seem phased though.
Gipson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Jim Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gipson's head backwards.
Gipson throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gipson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gipson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gipson's head.
Gipson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Gipson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gipson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gipson moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Gipson misses with a low kick.
As Gipson backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Gipson manages to avoid it all.
Gipson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gipson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gipson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gipson gets a clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Gipson manages to break the clinch.
Gipson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jim Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gipson throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Gipson.
Gipson walks into a left hand.
Gipson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gipson throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lunges at Gipson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gipson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gipson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brittaney Gipson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gipson misses with a body shot
and Gipson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gipson throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Gipson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Gipson dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Murphy.
Gipson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Gipson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy cracks Gipson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gipson tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gipson. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gipson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Gipson backing up. Gipson nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gipson.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Gipson avoids it with no problem.
Murphy feints a jab promting Gipson to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gipson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gipson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gipson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy cracks Gipson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gipson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy clobbers Gipson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gipson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gipson misses with the body kick
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands with a straight right. Gipson didn't see that one coming.
Brittaney Gipson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gipson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Gipson tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gipson needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy 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.
Gipson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gipson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murphy connects with a jab.
Gipson throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gipson moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gipson misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gipson.
Gipson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Gipson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gipson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gipson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Gipson tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Gipson throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Gipson misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Gipson misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gipson.
Gipson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tests Gipson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gipson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gipson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gipson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gipson is rocked!
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Gipson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gipson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Gipson's body.
Gipson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Gipson off the cage and back into range.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gipson on the side of the head.
Gipson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Gipson's head back.
Gipson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Gipson's head back.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy lands a jab to Gipson's midsection.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Gipson is looking to counter punch.
Gipson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brittaney Gipson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gipson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Murphy!
Jim Murphy 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Tonnen !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Queen defends the submission attempt.
Tonnen 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.
Tonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Queen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonnen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Queen turns into him and now he's in Tonnen 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tonnen passes Queen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonnen is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Queen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonnen on the ground.
Tonnen passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Queen is looking to escape.
Queen has given up his back here. Will Tonnen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Queen is keeping busy.
Tonnen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Queen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Tonnen !
Gary Tonnen very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen Wexler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurgen Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler avoids the head kick by Macgregor.
And Wexler tries to counter it with a takedown but Macgregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Macgregor throws a head kick but Wexler moves out of range.
Wexler wants to clinch.
Wexler shoots in for a double leg but Macgregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macgregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wexler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wexler there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jurgen Wexler has been cut.
Wexler moves out of range as Macgregor throws a body kick.
And Wexler tries to counter it with a takedown but Macgregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Macgregor misses with a double jab.
Wexler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macgregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wexler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macgregor can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wexler.
Wexler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macgregor swivels and escapes.
Macgregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Macgregor drops Wexler with a beautiful combination! Wexler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Macgregor is looking for the KO!
Wexler is rocked!
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!
Wexler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Macgregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macgregor is out of range and Wexler settles back down.
Macgregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wexler shoots for a double leg takedown but Macgregor sprawls well. He's pushed Wexler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duncan Macgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wexler.
Wexler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macgregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Macgregor lands with a right to the head.
Macgregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wexler's efforts to push away.
Wexler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Macgregor wants to get up but he can't break Wexler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Macgregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wexler is on top in guard.
Wexler stays in close to Macgregor's body and controls the position.
Wexler is working Macgregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macgregor wants to control the position but Wexler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Macgregor wants to control but Wexler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wexler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wexler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macgregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wexler in particular looking to stall.
Wexler passes into side control, despite Macgregor's attempt to control the position.
Wexler controlling the position.
Macgregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wexler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macgregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is trying to improve his position.
Wexler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wexler stands up.
Wexler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macgregor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Macgregor is breathing heavily.
Macgregor has momentary wrist control but Wexler slips an elbow through the middle.
Wexler content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Wexler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Macgregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macgregor tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler drops back looking for a leg! Macgregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macgregor manages to kick Wexler off! Wexler jumps back into Macgregor's guard.
Wexler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wexler won't allow Macgregor to sweep him here.
Wexler postures up.
Wexler trying to control but Macgregor is working from the bottom.
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 Duncan Macgregor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Wexler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wexler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wexler fails with a takedown attempt.
Macgregor keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Macgregor lands.
Macgregor misses the shot to the body.
Wexler is looking to clinch.
Macgregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wexler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macgregor's waist but Macgregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wexler off to one side.
Macgregor throws a hook to the side of Wexler's head but Wexler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wexler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Macgregor lands with a hook. Wexler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgregor throws a leg kick
and Wexler counters with a left and a right that stings Macgregor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macgregor, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Jurgen Wexler's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Wexler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macgregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macgregor misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wexler.
Macgregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wexler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Macgregor 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.
Wexler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexler passes Macgregor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Macgregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duncan Macgregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Macgregor misses with a looping right.
Macgregor leaves Wexler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duncan Macgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wexler.
Wexler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wexler checks a low kick from Macgregor.
Macgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Wexler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macgregor sprawls well. Macgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wexler gets slowly back to his feet.
Macgregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wexler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macgregor circles away.
Macgregor throws a wild body kick that Wexler sees coming a mile off.
Duncan Macgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler throws a head kick but Macgregor moves out of range.
Macgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Wexler shoots in looking for a takedown but Macgregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wexler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wexler wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Macgregor. No joy for Wexler on that attempt.
Macgregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wexler.
Wexler tries to clinch up but Macgregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Wexler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duncan Macgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wexler avoids the body shot from Macgregor.
Wexler wants to counter with a clinch but Macgregor pushes him away.
Macgregor tries to land a front kick but Wexler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wexler wants to counter the offense by Macgregor and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wexler.
Wexler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wexler has closed the distance and engaged Macgregor in a clinch.
Wexler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wexler is defended easily by Macgregor.
Wexler swinging wildly here.
Wexler shoots in for a double leg but Macgregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macgregor works over Wexler's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macgregor lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macgregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Wexler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Macgregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macgregor scores with a hook to the body. Wexler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wexler shoots in looking for a takedown but Macgregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wexler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Wexler. Wexler gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Wexler with that takedown attempt.
It appears Macgregor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Duncan Macgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wexler.
Macgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macgregor misses with a leg kick.
Wexler fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wexler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wexler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macgregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macgregor cracks Wexler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wexler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Macgregor scores with a head kick.
Macgregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wexler can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Macgregor.
Wexler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wexler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macgregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macgregor blocks an elbow strike from Wexler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macgregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wexler or not.
Wexler tries to break free but Macgregor pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Macgregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wexler is defended easily by Macgregor.
Wexler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wexler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wexler gets a clinch.
Macgregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wexler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macgregor wants to stand but Wexler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wexler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wexler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macgregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Macgregor.
Macgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wexler misses with a wild body shot.
Wexler looks to land a combination but Macgregor avoids it well.
Wexler tries to clinch but Macgregor is having none of it.
Wexler dives in and grabs Macgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macgregor pushes down on Wexler's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wexler blocks a head kick by Macgregor.
Wexler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wexler working the head with strikes.
Macgregor struggling a bit here.
Macgregor trying to control but Wexler flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor just trying to survive but Wexler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wexler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jurgen Wexler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macgregor trying to control the position but Wexler manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Macgregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macgregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Macgregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrell Buckley !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckley defends it nicely.
Buckley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboa.
Balboa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balboa misses with a left hand
enabling Buckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Left hook, right uppercut from Balboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa 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.
Balboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buckley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Buckley there.
A left lands for Buckley .
Buckley lands a lovely overhand right.
Buckley avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Buckley tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckley lands an overhand right.
Buckley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocco Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses
and Buckley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buckley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckley won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Buckley stays in close to Balboa's body and controls the position.
Buckley with a nice head shot there.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley wants to get up but he can't break Balboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buckley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa scores with a head kick.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Buckley .
Buckley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balboa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Buckley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balboa has time to react.
Balboa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balboa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buckley ! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buckley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa wants to clinch up but Buckley keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buckley ! But no joy.
Balboa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckley finds it's way round the side to connect with Balboa's head.
Balboa misses with an uppercut
enabling Buckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buckley cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balboa is rocked!
Buckley 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.
Balboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buckley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buckley has his hands on Balboa's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Buckley dominated that round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Buckley . No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Buckley throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Buckley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Buckley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Buckley throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Balboa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckley trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckley distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balboa is looking for a triangle here but Buckley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buckley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Balboa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Buckley connects with a decent elbow.
Buckley trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Buckley lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple.
Balboa strikes from the bottom but Buckley takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Buckley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buckley lands a big shot to the head and Balboa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Terrell Buckley !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keef Hash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jura Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hash's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Albatross Albatross Albatross. Jura Gan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keef Hash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jura Gan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hash cracks the inside of Gan's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Hash. That snapped Gan's head back.
It looks like Jura Gan has been cut.
Hash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gan's sensitive parts.
Gan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hash dodges the punch combination from Gan.
Hash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hash scores with a takedown into Gan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hash.
Hash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gan wants to stand and escape but Hash is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hash controlling from the top position.
Gan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hash manages to pass to side control.
Hash stops Gan from getting back to his feet.
Gan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hash is looking for a kimura but Gan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hash to get the leverage.
Hash is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hash content just to control the position here.
Gan wants to get back to his feet.
Hash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gan misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Gan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hash connects with an inside leg kick.
Hash blocks a leg kick.
Hash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gan walks into a jab.
Gan misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Hash there.
Nice straight punches there by Hash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hash.
Gan misses with a hook to the body
and Hash counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gan's knee momentarily.
Gan is looking to clinch but Hash is avoiding it.
Hash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hash.
Gan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hash counters with a solid body kick.
Hash with a jab.
Hash swats away the attempt to clinch by Gan.
Hash appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hash circles away.
Gan misses with a double jab.
Gan takes one to the side of the head.
Gan is rocked!
Gan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keef Hash!
Keef Hash 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Butifuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butifuco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Batman theme song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Butifuco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton scores with a takedown into Butifuco's guard.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Butifuco is keeping the position.
Butifuco keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Butifuco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butifuco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton distracts Butifuco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton trying to control but Butifuco is working from the bottom.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butifuco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet but Benton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butifuco pushes Benton off looking to stand but Benton dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Butifuco's temple.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butifuco's head.
Benton prevents Butifuco from standing back up.
Butifuco pushes Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Butifuco swinging wildly here.
Benton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butifuco sprawls and moves away.
Butifuco gets caught flat footed, as Benton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet but Benton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Butifuco is working from the bottom.
Butifuco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butifuco being controlled here, momentarily.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet but Benton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butifuco keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butifuco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Butifuco throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butifuco stalks Benton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benton's face. Benton staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Fredy Benton has been cut.
Butifuco throws a lazy uppercut
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Benton 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.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Butifuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butifuco wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butifuco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton is working Butifuco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butifuco is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butifuco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butifuco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benton goes for a double leg but Butifuco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Butifuco continues to drive forward.
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butifuco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Butifuco is keeping the position.
Butifuco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butifuco keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet but Benton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton won't allow Butifuco to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey Butifuco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butifuco lands with a nice combination. Benton backs away looking to recover.
Butifuco misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
Joey Butifuco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butifuco avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton lands a glancing blow to the side of Butifuco's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butifuco avoids it really well and circles away.
Benton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Butifuco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton attempts a counter takedown but Butifuco avoids it well and moves away.
Butifuco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Butifuco wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butifuco can do to turn this around?
Butifuco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butifuco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Benton stands up over Butifuco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butifuco wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Butifuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butifuco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butifuco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butifuco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benton momentarily.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Butifuco tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butifuco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Butifuco throws a series of punches but Benton avoids them all with ease.
Butifuco misses with a double jab.
Benton feinted with a counter takedown.
Benton fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butifuco throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butifuco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Butifuco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benton misses the body punch
and Butifuco counters with a three punch combo that has Benton backing up. Benton nods at Butifuco to acknowledge the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton.
Butifuco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benton in side control, throwing shots but Butifuco defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Benton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butifuco felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
An elbow from Benton crashes against the mat.
Benton trying to control the action but Butifuco is working from the bottom.
Benton is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butifuco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Benton cracks Butifuco with a big elbow.
Butifuco pushes Benton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Benton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Benton lands a nice forearm strike.
Butifuco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton working the head with strikes.
Benton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Butifuco to see if he's OK.
Benton scoring with punches and elbows.
Benton cracks Butifuco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Butifuco is rocked!
Benton landing a few strikes.
Butifuco is still in real trouble! Can Benton finish him?
Benton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Butifuco wants to get back to his feet but Benton drags him back down.
Benton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Butifuco looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Benton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredy Benton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Crap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Crap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crap is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Crap looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finkle John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwao Wada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kickstart My Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finkle John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John looks to land a left hand but Wada moved out of range nicely.
John misses with an uppercut. Wada saw that one coming.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wada.
Wada darts in looking for a takedown but John gets double underhooks and turns Wada into the cage.
John has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Wada misses with a jab, cross combination.
John leaves Wada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwao Wada.
A jab from John misses.
Wada fails with a takedown attempt.
John clobbers Wada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
Wada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wada.
Wada throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wada manages to avoid it.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John looks to throw the jab but Wada is out of range.
Wada shoots and misses
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iwao Wada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finkle John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by John there.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.
Wada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wada closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
Wada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wada throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Wada looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
John closes the distance and clinches.
John scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wada is looking to take this one to the mat.
John scores with an uppercut up the middle.
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wada fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John connects with a body shot.
John scores with a hook to the body. Wada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wada looks winded!
John scores with a jab. Wada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Iwao Wada's cut even more.
John has Wada up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from John.
Wada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. John gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wada looking for a takedown.
Wada wants a takedown but no success here.
Wada wants a takedown.
John lands a nice uppercut.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John misses with a body shot.
John paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws the left hand but Wada avoids the punch easily.
Wada throws a counter combo.
John looks to land a combination but Wada avoids it well.
Wada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John punishes Wada's body with a nice straight punch.
Wada fails with a takedown attempt.
John closes the distance and pushes Wada back into the cage.
Wada tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John stops a takedown attempt from Wada.
John cracks Wada with a nice body shot.
Wada is trying to drag John to the mat but John just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from John.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wada misses with some punches.
John cracks Wada with a nice body shot.
John is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John blocking some punches.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
John misses with a body shot.
John has managed to clinch.
John lands with a left to the head.
Wada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John scores with an uppercut up the middle.
John lands with a light punch inside.
John gets underhooks to prevent Wada's takedown attempt.
John stops a takedown attempt from Wada.
Wada misses with a short punch on the inside.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wada backwards.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wada wants a takedown but no success here.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwao Wada.
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finkle John is winning the standup battle so far.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wada takes a shot to the head.
Wada goes for a takedown attempt but John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from John.
John lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from John.
John presses Wada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wada is breathing heavily.
Wada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by John after a bit of a struggle.
Wada can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John breaks the clinch.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wada can do to turn this around?
Wada slips a straight right by John.
Wada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from John.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from John.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wada misses with a takedown attempt - John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
John works the jab nicely.
Wada is rocked!
John moves in close and cracks Wada with a massive right hand! Wada, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finkle John!
A relieved looking Finkle John thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jucal Jabneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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340 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jucal Jabneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabneel.
Stepp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moses Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabneel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stepp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Jabneel pushes him off.
Stepp throws a hook but Jabneel blocks it.
Stepp is looking to clinch but Jabneel is avoiding it.
Stepp connects with a crisp jab.
Jabneel throws a body punch but Stepp moves out of range.
A jab from Stepp finds it's way through Jabneel's defenses.
Stepp cracks Jabneel with a good jab.
Jabneel throws the kick towards the body but Stepp avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp lands with a right to the head.
Jabneel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stepp is trying to keep an underhook but Jabneel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabneel prevents Stepp from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jabneel manages to move to mount!
Stepp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stepp tries to lock up and control but Jabneel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jabneel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stepp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabneel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepp is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp wants to hold on but Jabneel pushes him away.
Stepp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabneel controlling the pace for now.
Stepp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Stepp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Moses Stepp has been cut.
Stepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabneel dominating with strikes here.
Stepp can't escape the position.
Jabneel lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabneel with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jabneel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabneel blocks the strikes from Stepp.
Jabneel prevents Stepp from improving his position.
Jabneel 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.
Stepp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jabneel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jabneel wants to control but Stepp is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jabneel drops an elbow to the side of Stepp's head.
Stepp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stepp is trying to stand.
Stepp wants to get back to full guard.
Stepp is not content to let Jabneel control the position.
Jabneel stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jabneel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jabneel staying out of range there.
Jabneel is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jucal Jabneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Stepp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stepp throws a big shot that misses.
Stepp misses the jab.
Jabneel tries to keep at a distance but Stepp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jabneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stepp backwards.
That has opened up Moses Stepp's cut even more.
Jabneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stepp trying to control the position but instead, Jabneel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stepp into the cage.
Jabneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabneel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Jabneel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stepp is rocked!
The cut above Moses Stepp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jabneel is leaning against Stepp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stepp is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabneel finish him?
Stepp blocking some punches.
Stepp blocks an uppercut.
Stepp seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepp working hard to break the clinch.
Jabneel has Stepp pressed against the cage, preventing Stepp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepp wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabneel won't allow it.
Jabneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel throws a big uppercut that drops Stepp! More strikes from Jabneel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stepp lies dazed against the cage as Jabneel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
In defeat, Moses Stepp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never gonna stop gotta kill me first.'.
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