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CCF 222: Keep your eyes on us PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kids Of The K-Hole. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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36
264 lbs
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37
275 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Rad - just one landing.
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rad throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Rad avoids it.
Rad misses with a hook.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Rad thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
And Rad counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Rad off the cage and back into range.
Rad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Rad connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rad dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas lands a head kick. Rad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rad circles away quickly and effectively.
Rad connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Rad misses the target.
Rad 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.
Rad with a nice cross.
Rad scores with a nice body kick.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Rad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Rad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas's coach down at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thomas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Rad closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Rad has him pressed against the cage.
Rad with a knee to the head.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rad keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Rad tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Rad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rad.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rad lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas pushes Rad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rad tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Rad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rad scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Clay Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Rad throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rad throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kickin Rad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rad shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Rad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas leaves Rad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clay Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Rad tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kickin Rad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rad throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas stuns Rad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clay Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rad moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Rad crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rad 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!
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Rad.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rad.
Rad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rad manages to avoid it.
Rad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rad.
Rad dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
It appears Rad was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thomas throws a body punch but Rad moves out of range.
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Rad is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Clay Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Rad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas won't allow Rad to pass to mount.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rad postures up.
Rad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Rad avoids them all with ease.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad avoids the head kick by Thomas.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rad closes the distance and clinches.
Rad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rad lands a high kick!
Rad tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rad attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Rad slips under a jab.
Rad feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas punishes Rad's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad connects with a looping right hand.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rad feinted with a counter takedown.
Rad scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rad.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.
Rad misses with a body kick.
Rad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kickin Rad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rad is chipping away with strikes.
Rad 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.
Rad is trying to ground and pound but Thomas uses the momentary lack of control by Rad to regain half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Rad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rad throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Rad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rad looking to pass the guard.
Rad wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rad throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas checks a low kick from Rad.
Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rad.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas slips a jab from Rad.
As Rad backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Rad manages to avoid it all.
Rad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kickin Rad.
I think Rad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Clay Thomas!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Clawnes has chosen My name is MUD as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
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223 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clawnes misses with a head kick.
Malone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Clawnes shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Clawnes throws a nice head kick!
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clawnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clawnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clawnes manages to avoid it.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
Malone works on Clawnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses.
Malone lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Malone.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Malone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clawnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Malone avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Clawnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clawnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Malone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Malone wants to get back to striking at distance but Clawnes won't allow it.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malone working hard to break the clinch.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Clawnes blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clawnes.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone gets through Clawnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malone stalling in the clinch but Clawnes improves position.
Malone avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clawnes prevents a body shot from Malone.
Malone lands with a left to the head.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clawnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone is looking to counter punch.
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Malone just leaning against Clawnes, taking a breather.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone has Clawnes pressed against the cage.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clawnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clawnes.
Zoey Malone's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone is trying to stall.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clawnes.
Malone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clawnes or not.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clawnes is keeping busy.
Malone stalling.
Malone avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Clawnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clawnes takes a shot to the head.
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 Zoey Malone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey 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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clawnes in his tracks.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clawnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Clawnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Malone in the body.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Malone throws a hook but Clawnes blocks it.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Clawnes misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Clawnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clawnes unleashes a big counter combination but Malone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes misses with a kick to the body.
Zoey Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clawnes manages to avoid it.
Clawnes throws a combination. Malone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Clawnes slips the punch.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Clawnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Clawnes throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone takes a swing at Clawnes's ribcage but misses.
Malone throws a head kick but Clawnes moves out of range.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Clawnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clawnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zoey Malone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Clawnes moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Malone blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Clawnes scores with the left hand. Malone knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clawnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone cracks Clawnes with a good jab.
Malone blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Zoey Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clawnes darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clawnes lands a nice uppercut.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Clawnes.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clawnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone stalling in the clinch but Clawnes improves position.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clawnes as Malone tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Malone tries a body shot but Clawnes blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands an uppercut.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Clawnes has him pressed against the cage.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Clawnes.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Zoey Malone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clawnes.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Clawnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clawnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
It looked like Malone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clawnes.
Clawnes blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clawnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoey Malone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Zoey Malone spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen Shawnee Sioux War Dance as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Millard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Millard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws a body punch but Millard moves out of range.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Millard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Millard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Millard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millard throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Millard's belly button to the back.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Millard counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Millard digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Millard.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Millard.
Millard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Millard digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Wolf slips a jab from Millard.
Millard throws a body shot but no joy.
Millard throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Millard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Millard misses with a few strikes there.
Millard throws a low kick, looking for Wolf's leg but Wolf calmly moves out of range.
Bruce Millard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf throws the left hand but Millard avoids the punch easily.
Millard misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millard with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf works over Millard's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolf blocks a leg kick.
Millard slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Millard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Millard misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Millard misses with a low kick.
Millard misses the shot to the body.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf works over Millard's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard scores with the left hand. Wolf knows he should have avoided that one.
Millard throws a low kick, looking for Wolf's leg but Wolf calmly moves out of range.
Wolf throws the left hand but Millard avoids the punch easily.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Millard's head backwards.
Millard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Millard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Millard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Millard throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf swings for the body but Millard moves out of range.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Millard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf works Millard's body with a nice hook.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Millard walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Millard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
It looked like Millard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Millard dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Millard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millard manages to avoid it.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Millard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolf jabs Millard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf is not content to let Millard control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Millard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Red Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Millard.
Millard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Millard slips under a jab.
Millard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Millard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Millard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf throws a counter combo.
Millard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.
Millard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Millard scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Millard fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard with a hook.
Millard thumps Wolf with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Millard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wolf.
Millard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf is rocked!
Millard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wolf to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wolf looks to clinch but Millard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wolf taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruce Millard!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Millard gave a big smile as he said ' Bruce Millard stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse darts in looking for a takedown but Hitzlsperger gets double underhooks and turns Binse into the cage.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitzlsperger scores with a spinning back kick!
Binse misses with a body shot
enabling Hitzlsperger to counter with a crisp jab.
Binse throws a front kick aimed at Hitzlsperger's knee but Hitzlsperger avoids it well.
Hitzlsperger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Binse 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.
Binse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse catches Hitzlsperger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Hitzlsperger.
Binse checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Binse lands with a nice body kick.
Hitzlsperger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitzlsperger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Binse's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binse loads up on a big right hand but Hitzlsperger slips the punch.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but Binse checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Binse finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitzlsperger's head.
Binse is looking to clinch but Hitzlsperger is avoiding it.
Binse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Binse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitzlsperger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hitzlsperger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Binse controls his hands.
Hitzlsperger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Binse.
Hitzlsperger lands a shoulder strike.
Hitzlsperger working aggressively here.
Hitzlsperger tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitzlsperger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Binse.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch.
Binse working aggressively here.
Binse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger breaks the clinch.
Binse lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitzlsperger slips a straight right by Binse.
Binse scores with a hook to the body. Hitzlsperger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitzlsperger lands a leg kick that knocks Binse off balance momentarily.
Binse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Binse tries to clinch but Hitzlsperger is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitzlsperger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Binse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitzlsperger avoids it really well and circles away.
Binse throws a wild body kick that Hitzlsperger sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Hitzlsperger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Binse blocks the body kick.
Hitzlsperger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Binse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Binse throws a wild body kick that Hitzlsperger sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range of the leg kick from Binse.
Binse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitzlsperger looks to throw the jab but Binse is out of range.
Binse walks into a left hand.
Hitzlsperger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binse.
Hitzlsperger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Binse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the side of Binse's head but Binse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse takes a swing at Hitzlsperger's ribcage but misses.
Binse connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse is looking to chop away at Hitzlsperger's legs.
Hitzlsperger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Binse throws the kick towards the body but Hitzlsperger avoids it.
Binse cracks Hitzlsperger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Binse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice body kick.
Binse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitzlsperger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Binse misses.
Hitzlsperger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Binse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Binse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Binse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Binse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitzlsperger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Binse shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Binse showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Binse seems content to control.
Binse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitzlsperger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hitzlsperger is trying to stand back up but Binse is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse working the head and body with strikes.
Hitzlsperger wants to control but Binse is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitzlsperger is not content to let Binse control the position.
Binse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hitzlsperger gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitzlsperger 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.
Hitzlsperger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Binse is working hard here to advance position.
Binse is pressing down on Hitzlsperger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hitzlsperger throws an elbow that misses. Binse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitzlsperger's guard. Nice move by Binse!
Hitzlsperger trying to keep a closed guard but Binse is proving a slippery customer.
Hitzlsperger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger has momentary wrist control but Binse slips an elbow through the middle.
Binse trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitzlsperger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hitzlsperger throwing strikes from guard but Binse blocks nicely.
Hitzlsperger throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitzlsperger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hitzlsperger wants to pass the guard but Binse is keeping the position.
Christopher Binse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitzlsperger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Binse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitzlsperger throwing strikes from guard but Binse blocks nicely.
Hitzlsperger postures up in Binse's guard and throws a big left but Binse blocks it.
Hitzlsperger trying to control the position from guard on top but Binse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitzlsperger's waist but Hitzlsperger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binse off to one side.
Hitzlsperger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger with a poor takedown
and Binse counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Binse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Hitzlsperger misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hitzlsperger scores with a leg kick.
Binse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitzlsperger.
Binse tries a head kick but it misses.
Binse closes the distance and clinches.
Binse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitzlsperger stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binse.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse lands a left hand.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binse working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Binse.
Hitzlsperger wants to stall.
Hitzlsperger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger can't find room to land a body shot as Binse controls the action.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Binse - that landed with a thud.
Hitzlsperger scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitzlsperger can't find room to land a body shot as Binse controls the action.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitzlsperger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Binse controls his hands.
Binse throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Binse pushes Hitzlsperger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Binse is leaning against Hitzlsperger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binse cracks Hitzlsperger with a nice body shot.
Binse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Binse is pressed up against the cage. Hitzlsperger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Binse down to the mat. Binse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Binse there.
No joy there for Binse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Binse with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitzlsperger misses with a kick to the body
and Binse counters with a straight right hand.
Hitzlsperger avoids a kick to the body.
Hitzlsperger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Binse catches Hitzlsperger right on the button with a cross.
Hitzlsperger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Binse drives through and clinches with Hitzlsperger against the cage.
Hitzlsperger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
Hitzlsperger is trying to stall.
Binse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hitzlsperger fails to land.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch.
Binse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitzlspergers head.
Hitzlsperger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger throws a punch but it's blocked by Binse.
Binse prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Binse is working Hitzlsperger over against the cage.
Hitzlsperger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binse.
Hitzlsperger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Binse misses with some punches.
A short left from Binse.
Binse prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hitzlsperger fails to land.
Hitzlsperger throws a punch but it's blocked by Binse.
Binse scores with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Binses head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binse throws a head punch that misses.
Hitzlsperger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Binse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitzlsperger lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Hitzlsperger to work.
Binse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Binse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Udo Hitzlsperger.
I think Binse 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse wins by majority decision!
A victorious Christopher Binse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by We Can't Stop. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Knight lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Gomez.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Gomez moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
Gomez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knight's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomez throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Gomez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight.
Gomez 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.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight tries a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight slips a straight right by Gomez.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Gomez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Gomez down.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Gomez.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Knight.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knight throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Gomez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Knight.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Knight tries a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Alfredo Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Knight throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomez tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Gomez 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.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
As Knight looks to move away, Gomez throws a big counter combo bu Knight just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gomez digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Gomez throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Gomez has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomez.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gomez misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Gomez throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knight swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vann Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a low kick as Gomez jumps back.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Gomez slips a straight right by Knight.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomez moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight blocks a jab.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Gomez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
Gomez throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Gomez backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a head kick that misses
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight misses the jab.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight cracks Gomez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Gomez misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomez punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Gomez misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Knight flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomez's head.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Knight lands with a slapping head kick.
Knight tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vann Knight.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Vann Knight!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Vann Knight!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Vann Knight wins by split decision!
Vann Knight 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Harris 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs lands a jab to the nose.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griggs misses with a wild body shot.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griggs.
Griggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Harris instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Harris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Griggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris has Griggs pressed against the cage, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris lands a 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!
Griggs has clasped his hands together around Harris's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harris struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Griggs controlling the position from side mount.
Griggs landing strikes.
Harris tries to buck Griggs off but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs lands a few punches from side control.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Griggs working the head with strikes.
Harris managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griggs.
Griggs working the ground and pound.
Griggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Griggs looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris parries the strikes from Griggs easily there. Griggs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Harris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griggs connects with a decent elbow.
Griggs looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Griggs throws an elbow but Harris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Griggs working the head and body with strikes.
Griggs wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griggs is keeping the position for now.
Griggs 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.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris is really struggling to control Griggs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Griggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Griggs, not yet.
Griggs is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Griggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Griggs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Griggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griggs.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Harris darts in and clinches Griggs up against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Griggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris has Griggs pressed against the cage, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Griggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris wants to sweep here but Griggs controlling him for the moment.
Griggs postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris wants to sweep here but Griggs controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Griggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Griggs.
Harris slips a straight right by Griggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Chad Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Griggs avoids it well and moves away.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griggs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chad Griggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griggs.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Griggs slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Griggs stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Griggs scores with a hook.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Griggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Griggs misses with a right hand
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Griggs dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Griggs's head and hops out.
Harris moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griggs swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a head kick. Griggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Griggs's head and hops out.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris sizes up Griggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs controlling the position.
Harris stays in close to Griggs's body and controls the position.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Griggs is keeping the position.
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griggs.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Griggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Griggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griggs's head.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griggs is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Griggs looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
A slow jab from Griggs misses its intended target.
Harris staying out of range there.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a jab when Griggs was well out of range.
Griggs misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Griggs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griggs.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griggs.
Griggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Paul Harris!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Paul Harris!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Paul Harris!
Paul Harris wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Paul Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Roxton (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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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno scores with a jab to the head.
Roxton moves out of range as Bueno throws a body kick.
Roxton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bueno blocks it well.
Bueno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roxton throws out the jab.
Roxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bueno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roxton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roxton feints and as Bueno raises his hands in defense, Roxton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bueno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bueno keeping full guard, as Roxton tries to pass.
Roxton 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.
Roxton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bueno wants to sweep here but Roxton controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bueno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roxton passes Bueno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Roxton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roxton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roxton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roxton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bueno keeps working.
That's two 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.
Bueno actively working from the bottom here.
Bueno wants to get back to full guard.
Roxton trying to control the action but Bueno is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bueno is trying to control but Roxton passes into side control!
Bueno wants to control but Roxton postures up.
Bueno tries to improve position but can't.
Bueno gets back to half guard.
Bueno looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Roxton pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bueno is working hard here to advance position.
Roxton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bueno wants to control but Roxton is having none of it.
Roxton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roxton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bueno blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bueno is looking to escape.
Bueno is looking to get to half guard.
Bueno tries to lock up and control but Roxton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roxton trying to control but Bueno is having none of it.
Bueno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roxton punching from mount but Bueno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Roxton looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Roxton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton 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.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Roxton.
Roxton throws a nice looking combination but Bueno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bueno throws a leg kick but Roxton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roxton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roxton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bueno blocks a head kick by Roxton.
Roxton is looking to land body kicks.
Bueno looks to land a left hand but Roxton moved out of range nicely.
Roxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bueno counters with a nice uppercut.
Bueno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bueno checks a leg kick.
Bueno moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueno blocks a jab.
Bueno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bueno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bueno.
Roxton pushes Bueno off and gets back to his feet.
Bueno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roxton misses with a straight right.
Bueno throws a lazy right hand but Roxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bueno misses with an uppercut. Roxton saw that one coming.
Roxton throws a leg kick which misses Bueno's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueno tries to avoid it.
Roxton lands a jab to the nose.
Roxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bueno circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bueno catches Roxton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton misses with a straight right.
As Roxton looks to move away, Bueno throws a big counter combo bu Roxton just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Bueno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bueno.
Some wild striking there from Roxton.
Roxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Bueno is looking to counter punch.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Roxton.
Bueno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bueno.
Roxton throws a sloppy head kick and Bueno moves out of range easily.
Roxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bueno.
Bueno blocks the body kick.
Bueno looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bueno clobbers Roxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bueno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roxton misses with the body kick
and Bueno counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bueno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roxton is breathing heavily.
Bueno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roxton is one step ahead there.
Roxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bueno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bueno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roxton stands and throws Bueno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueno is looking for a sweep.
Roxton decides to stand back up.
Bueno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roxton slips a jab from Bueno.
Bueno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bueno.
Roxton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bueno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Roxton does no damage.
Roxton thuds a left hand into Bueno's body.
Bueno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bueno lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Roxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bueno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roxton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bueno sprawls well initially but Roxton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bueno wants to control but Roxton is keeping busy.
Roxton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bueno is trying to maintain the position but Roxton is very close to passing his half guard.
Roxton thows a huge punch but Bueno dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roxton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bueno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roxton is working away from the top position though.
Roxton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bueno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton is taking a breather. Bueno 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.
Roxton trying to control from half guard but Bueno is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bueno throws a hook but Roxton avoids it easily.
Roxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bueno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bueno fails with a takedown attempt.
Bueno cracks Roxton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roxton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Roxton.
Roxton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taco Bueno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Roxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton throws a body punch but Bueno moves out of range.
Roxton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roxton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bueno misses with a straight left.
Bueno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxton throws a push kick but Bueno slaps the foot to one side.
Roxton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Roxton.
A slow jab from Bueno misses its intended target.
Bueno swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno misses with a left hand
and Roxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Bueno throws a head kick that misses.
Roxton blocks a head kick by Bueno.
Roxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bueno throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roxton.
Roxton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bueno is trying to defend but Roxton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roxton trying to control the action but Bueno is working from the bottom.
Bueno actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno wants to improve his position but Roxton is controlling well.
Roxton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bueno to regain full guard.
Roxton postures up.
Bueno keeping full guard, as Roxton tries to pass.
Bueno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bueno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roxton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roxton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Roxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roxton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Mitch Roxton wins by unanimous decision!
Mitch Roxton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber Ducky. Kennison has chosen Snot- Stoopid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon gets tackled into the cage by Kennison. Kennison maintains the clinch.
Kennison lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Duck Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon lands an uppercut.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Kennison on the inside.
Tycoon is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Tycoon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kennison is struggling to control the position.
Tycoon blocks an elbow strike from Kennison.
Tycoon tries to work over Kennison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennison misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon blocks an elbow strike.
Kennison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennison.
Tycoon blocks an uppercut.
Kennison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kennison throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon blocks an elbow strike.
Tycoon blocks an elbow strike from Kennison.
Kennison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kennison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tycoon is defending well for now.
Kennison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tycoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennison managing to block the knees to the body from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tycoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennison avoids the damage to the body.
Tycoon lands a nice knee to the body.
Tycoon pushes Kennison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kennison 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.
Tycoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennison avoids the damage to the body.
Tycoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennison.
Kennison takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Karl Kennison has been cut.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kennison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison misses with an elbow over the top.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennison backwards.
Nice elbow from Tycoon.
Tycoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennison avoids it.
Kennison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tycoon pushes Kennison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennison is rocked!
Kennison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tycoon managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tycoon's defenses.
Tycoon blocks an elbow strike.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Kennison blocks it.
Kennison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tycoon is defending well for now.
Kennison throws a head punch that misses.
Kennison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tycoon blocks the elbow strike.
Kennison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tycoon has him pressed against the cage.
Kennison misses with the head strike.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennison.
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Tycoon shrugs off.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tycoon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kennison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon missing with knees to the body.
Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tycoon's defenses.
Tycoon avoids the elbow strike from Kennison, against the cage.
Kennison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tycoon misses with a knee strike.
Kennison lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
Kennison lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Tycoon in his tracks for a moment.
Kennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennison tries to stall but Tycoon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kennison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tycoon's brow.
Kennison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
Kennison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon swings for the body but Kennison moves out of range.
Kennison tries to clinch up.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennison.
Tycoon throwing a counter right hand but Kennison manages to avoid it.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tycoon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennison.
Tycoon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tycoon stops Kennison from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kennison swings for the body but Tycoon moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kennison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tycoon throws the kick towards the body but Kennison avoids it.
Tycoon scores with the left hand. Kennison knows he should have avoided that one.
Tycoon stuns Kennison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tycoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennison's calf.
Tycoon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kennison's guard.
Kennison wants to stand but Tycoon is controlling the position.
Tycoon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Kennison is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon prevents Kennison from getting back to his feet.
Kennison manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kennison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kennison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tycoon's brow.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
Kennison scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Kennison.
Kennison swings wildly with an uppercut but Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennison.
Kennison lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison trying to land knees to the body.
Kennison swings wildly with an uppercut but Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennison blocks an elbow strike.
Kennison trying to land knees to the body.
Kennison taking a breather.
Kennison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tycoon misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison is looking to control Tycoon's arms but Tycoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennison has his back to the cage.
Kennison lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kennison fails to land.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
Tycoon dodges an elbow strike from Kennison.
Kennison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
Kennison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennison lands an elbow inside.
Duck Tycoon's cut is getting worse.
Tycoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tycoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kennison is trying to stall.
Kennison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tycoon.
Kennison blocks an uppercut.
Kennison stalling in the clinch but Tycoon improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kennison. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tycoon avoids the elbow strike from Kennison, against the cage.
Tycoon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennison.
Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tycoon's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennison.
Tycoon lands a nice uppercut.
Kennison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Kennison.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
Tycoon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennison after a bit of a struggle.
Tycoon takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennison misses with the head strike.
Tycoon landing knees to the body.
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
Kennison looking to stall.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Tycoon 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tycoon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kennison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tycoon scrambles back to his feet.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennison moves away.
Tycoon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennison misses with a low kick as Tycoon jumps back.
Kennison cracks the inside of Tycoon's front leg.
Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennison.
The fighters circling - Kennison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karl Kennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennison misses with a right hand
and Tycoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tycoon ducks right into an uppercut from Kennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tycoon lands a jab to the nose.
Tycoon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kennison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tycoon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kennison's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Tycoon!
Our winner, Duck Tycoon, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Muntz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Butcher's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Butcher.
Butcher sizes up Muntz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been informed that Muntz 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.
Butcher misses with a double jab.
Butcher darts in and clinches Muntz up against the cage.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muntz is working Butcher over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher fails to pull guard.
Muntz lands a body punch.
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher jumps into guard, dragging Muntz to the mat.
Butcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muntz controls the pace.
Butcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muntz lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Muntz from controlling successfully.
Muntz pushes down on Butcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muntz working the head and body with strikes.
Butcher trying to control here.
Muntz prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Muntz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muntz winds up and cracks Butcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Muntz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
Muntz lands with some strikes.
Muntz raining down shots from the mount!
Butcher is rocked!
Muntz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butcher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Butcher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muntz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butcher is looking to escape.
Muntz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Butcher covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Erika - I Don't Know. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe with a hook.
Crowe looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe sizes up De Noteboom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crowe throws a series of punches but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowe!
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Noteboom tries to score with some ground and pound. Crowe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Crowe here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom working the strikes but Crowe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Noteboom working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Noteboom winds up and cracks Crowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Crowe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Noteboom walks into a stiff left hand from Crowe.
Crowe throws a low kick but De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
Crowe moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
Crowe misses the jab.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe connects with a body shot that sends De Noteboom's belly button to the back.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Crowe strikes.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
No joy there for Crowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crowe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Crowe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crowe works De Noteboom's body with a nice hook.
De Noteboom checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe looks to throw a body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Crowe wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Crowe is working away.
De Noteboom working away.
Crowe tries to buck De Noteboom off but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Crowe manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Noteboom's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe 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.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowe.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowe misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowe!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Crowe defends.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but Crowe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Crowe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crowe is staying tight to De Noteboom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crowe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two 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.
Crowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Noteboom.
Crowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Crowe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowe throws a hook but De Noteboom blocks it.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe misses with a series of wild punches.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Noteboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a straight left.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Crowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowe.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
De Noteboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crowe with a nice cross.
Crowe wants to clinch
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowe wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe throws a leg kick but De Noteboom sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Noteboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Crowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowe throws a head kick that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crowe won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crowe defending against the ground and pound.
De Noteboom is chipping away with strikes.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but Crowe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Crowe trying to control the position but De Noteboom is working away.
De Noteboom is looking to reverse the position.
De Noteboom struggling a bit here.
Crowe trying to control the action but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe working away.
De Noteboom tries to improve position but can't.
Crowe wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping him busy.
Crowe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Noteboom is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowe stands up.
De Noteboom defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crowe!
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Crowe lands a glancing blow to the side of De Noteboom's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Noteboom has time to react.
Crowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowe.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Crowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Crowe.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe throws a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
Crowe is working hard here to advance position.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom prevents Crowe from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Noteboom tries to score with some ground and pound. Crowe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crowe is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Robert De Noteboom just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crowe drives through and clinches with De Noteboom against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crowe is looking to improve his position.
De Noteboom drops an elbow to the side of Crowe's head.
Crowe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowe.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowe is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
De Noteboom is controlling Crowe's posture.
De Noteboom keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Noteboom seems keen to control Crowe's posture.
Crowe wants to get up but he can't break De Noteboom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe scores with a sloppy right hand. De Noteboom should have avoided that one.
De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but De Noteboom moved away.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Noteboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from Crowe.
Crowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowe looks to throw a body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Crowe is working away.
Crowe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crowe some visible discomfort.
De Noteboom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crowe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crowe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Crowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowe gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert De Noteboom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice shot lands for Crowe.
A jab from Crowe does it's job there.
Crowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
Crowe misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowe's head.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crowe to regain full guard.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Crowe wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Noteboom trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
Crowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe misses with a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Crowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has his hands on Crowe's head, controlling the position.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Noteboom is looking to sweep but instead, Crowe has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is trying to control. De Noteboom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Noteboom wants to improve his position but Crowe is controlling well.
De Noteboom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Noteboom has Crowe pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crowe's guard.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
De Noteboom cracks Crowe with a solid left hand.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe wins by split decision!
Slim Crowe retains his welterweight title!
Slim Crowe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah! Take those CTDs and stuff 'em!'.
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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