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Nexus - Nexus to Nothing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Assaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assaf comes to the cage accompanied by click click boom. Bent comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - Im shipping up to Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roy Bent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Assaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Bent!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assaf moves in looking to clinch but Bent pushes him off.
Bent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Assaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Bent. Bent gets slowly back to his feet.
Bent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assaf is keeping the position for now.
Bent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Assaf dives on top into guard.
Assaf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assaf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Assaf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bent has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent is trying to control Assaf's posture but Assaf avoids it.
Assaf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bent trying his best to control but Assaf has mounted him.
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.
Bent slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Assaf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bent!
Assaf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bent hang on?
Assaf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bent sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bent looks gassed!
Bent actively working from the bottom here.
Bent moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assaf is pushing down on Bent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bent is fighting to maintain full guard but Assaf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Assaf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bent is looking to control Assaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bent avoid being mounted?
Assaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bent defends it well.
Assaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bent wants to control but Assaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assaf trying to control from half guard but Bent is working away.
Bent looking for submissions off his back.
Bent has a hand on Assaf's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Assaf takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Assaf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Assaf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Assaf shoots and misses
and Bent counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Assaf!
Assaf has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Assaf turns into Bent and is now in his guard.
Assaf stands and throws Bent's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Assaf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Assaf decides to stand back up.
Assaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Assaf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Assaf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bent keeps working.
Assaf tries for a kimura but Bent is defending well.
Vincent Assaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Assaf working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assaf is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bent is trying to escape and Assaf transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bent is forced to tap! Nice work there by Assaf! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Assaf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Temppelikuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Ruutu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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225 lbs
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Temppelikuningas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temppelikuningas ducks right into an uppercut from Ruutu.
Temppelikuningas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruutu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Temppelikuningas is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruutu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temppelikuningas misses with a low kick.
Ruutu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temppelikuningas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Temppelikuningas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruutu blocks a low kick nicely.
Temppelikuningas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruutu checks a leg kick nicely.
Temppelikuningas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Ruutu blocks a leg kick.
Temppelikuningas misses with a low kick.
Ruutu thuds a left hand into Temppelikuningas's body.
Temppelikuningas throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruutu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruutu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruutu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temppelikuningas.
Ruutu fails to land with a series of punches.
Temppelikuningas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Temppelikuningas wants to land a leg kick but Ruutu is out of range.
Ruutu doesn't manage to clinch there - Temppelikuningas circles away.
Temppelikuningas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruutu.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruutu scores with a four punch combination!
Temppelikuningas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruutu lands a body shot.
Temppelikuningas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruutu blocks the leg kick.
Ruutu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruutu throws out a powerful jab.
Temppelikuningas throws a leg kick but Ruutu moved away.
Ruutu tries a low kick but Temppelikuningas avoids it.
A head kick from Temppelikuningas lands but Ruutu takes it in his stride.
Temppelikuningas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruutu.
Ruutu fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temppelikuningas doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruutu misses with a wild combination.
Temppelikuningas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Temppelikuningas misses its intended target.
Ruutu scores with a shot to the body.
Temppelikuningas is breathing heavily.
Ruutu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Temppelikuningas!
Temppelikuningas regains half guard.
Ruutu wants to pass the guard but Temppelikuningas is defending well.
Ruutu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Temppelikuningas to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu misses with a few strikes there.
Temppelikuningas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruutu checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Ruutu misses.
Temppelikuningas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temppelikuningas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Ruutu misses with a combination
and Temppelikuningas counters with an outside leg kick.
Temppelikuningas thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Viktor Temppelikuningas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ruutu darts in and clinches Temppelikuningas up against the cage.
Ruutu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruutu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruutu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Temppelikuningas tries to stall but Ruutu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to stall.
Temppelikuningas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruutu is trying to break the clinch but Temppelikuningas is controlling him.
Temppelikuningas manages to break the clinch.
Ruutu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruutu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temppelikuningas can pounce on him.
Ruutu misses with the combination.
Ruutu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Temppelikuningas. Temppelikuningas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruutu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temppelikuningas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruutu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temppelikuningas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruutu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Temppelikuningas rather than just go for the knockout.
Temppelikuningas throws a leg kick but Ruutu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ruutu dominated that round.
That's time! Temppelikuningas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Temppelikuningas throws a head kick that misses.
Temppelikuningas tries to land a leg kick but Ruutu saw it coming and moves away.
Temppelikuningas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruutu punishes Temppelikuningas's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruutu lands a slapping body shot.
Temppelikuningas throws a leg kick but Ruutu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temppelikuningas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruutu avoids the body shot from Temppelikuningas.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruutu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temppelikuningas regains half guard.
Temppelikuningas wants to get back to his feet.
Temppelikuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruutu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Temppelikuningas.
Temppelikuningas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruutu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ruutu duly obliges.
Temppelikuningas misses with a leg kick.
Ruutu throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Temppelikuningas colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ruutu as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Temppelikuningas is left battered and dazed whilst Ruutu and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ruutu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jax Briggs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jax Briggs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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284 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans avoids the head kick by Briggs.
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans is nestled in close to Briggs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Briggs is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Briggs has a hand on Evans's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Evans takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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.
Briggs working to try and regain half guard.
Evans throws some wild stikes that Briggs manages to avoid easily.
Briggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Briggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Briggs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Evans punching from mount but Briggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Evans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Briggs is rocked!
It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Briggs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Evans looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Briggs 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 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Mahlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Mahlik!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahlik slips a straight right by Smith.
Mahlik misses with a body shot.
Mahlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Mahlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahlik.
Mahlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahlik misses with a body shot.
Mahlik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahlik throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith defending well as Mahlik loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahlik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahlik is trying to buck Smith off.
You can see the frustration on Mahlik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mahlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahlik dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Mahlik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mahlik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mahlik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahlik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahlik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to de liver by Mahlik. Beautiful body shot.
Mahlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mahlik's half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahlik is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mahlik keeps moving.
Mahlik has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith 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.
Mahlik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahlik seems keen to control Smith's posture.
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.
Smith prevents Mahlik from getting back to his feet.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Mahlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mahlik wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahlik scores with a decent looking hook.
Mats Mahlik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Mahlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahlik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahlik misses with the combination.
Mahlik misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahlik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mahlik.
Mahlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahlik misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Mats Mahlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahlik looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Mahlik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mahlik.
Mahlik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahlik as he jumps to the side.
Mahlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mahlik's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mahlik duly obliges.
Mahlik throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mahlik digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith moves forwards but Mahlik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahlik takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Mahlik scores with a four punch combination!
Mahlik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Mahlik misses with a double jab.
Smith dives in and grabs Mahlik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahlik pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahlik tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahlik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahlik looking to control.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahlik is on top in guard.
Mahlik content to stall in guard here.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Mahlik pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Mahlik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Mahlik, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Mahlik against the cage but Mahlik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mahlik throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Mahlik misses with a two punch combination.
Mahlik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Mahlik misses its intended target.
Mahlik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahlik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Mahlik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahlik connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Mahlik finds it's target.
Mahlik scores with a hook.
A combination from Mahlik does no damage.
Mahlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahlik.
Mahlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahlik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Mahlik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahlik throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Mahlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahlik throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mahlik moved out of range.
Mahlik throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahlik takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Mahlik throws a big shot that misses.
Mahlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahlik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahlik misses with the combination.
Smith slips a jab from Mahlik.
Mahlik misses with a body shot.
Smith moves forwards but Mahlik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mahlik is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith trying to control but Mahlik is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahlik is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mahlik is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mahlik and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Mahlik struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahlik is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Mahlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahlik 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Mahlik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Carmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turo Vatanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Vatanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Carmicheal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vatanen trying to control from Carmicheal's half guard. Carmicheal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carmicheal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vatanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vatanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carmicheal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vatanen's guard! Nice work there by Carmicheal!
Carmicheal trying to control the position from guard on top but Vatanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmicheal defends it easily.
Carmicheal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen tries to keep at a distance but Carmicheal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vatanen looking for a takedown.
Vatanen has picked Carmicheal up - he's going for a ride! Vatanen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vatanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Vatanen there.
Vatanen is trying to work for a kimura but Carmicheal is defending well.
Vatanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Vatanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carmicheal defends it well.
Carmicheal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vatanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vatanen thows a huge punch but Carmicheal dodges it nicely.
Carmicheal trying to hold on to Vatanen's head to control him but Vatanen postures up.
Vatanen is trying to work for a kimura but Carmicheal is defending well.
Carmicheal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vatanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carmicheal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen 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.
Carmicheal is defending against the submission attempts here by Vatanen.
Carmicheal wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vatanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Carmicheal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vatanen drops an elbow to the side of Carmicheal's head.
Carmicheal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
Carmicheal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carmicheal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Vatanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carmicheal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vatanen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carmicheal!
Vatanen unloads with some shots from mount but Carmicheal bucks and avoids them well.
Vatanen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carmicheal turns into him and now he's in Vatanen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmicheal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carmicheal postures up and lands a big shot to Vatanen's brow.
Vatanen pulls Carmicheal in close to prevent any damage.
Carmicheal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vatanen is trying to keep Carmicheal in close.
Carmicheal wants to control from the top but Vatanen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmicheal defends it easily.
Carmicheal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carmicheal throws a strike but Vatanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carmicheal has momentary wrist control but Vatanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vatanen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carmicheal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vatanen has Carmicheal in his guard.
Vatanen keeping moving, preventing Carmicheal from controlling successfully.
Turo Vatanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmicheal is sitting in close to Vatanen's body. Vatanen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carmicheal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carmicheal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vatanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Turo Vatanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (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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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williamson sprawls well initially but Vukovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vukovic is looking for a kimura here.
Vukovic throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Vukovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vukovic seems to be working for a kimura but Williamson defends the submission attempt.
Vukovic wants to free his trapped foot but Williamson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williamson is looking to escape.
Vukovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williamson's head.
Williamson manages to get to full guard.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vukovic is looking to slow Williamson down with leg kicks.
Williamson moves away from the strike by Vukovic.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williamson but Williamson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson lands a big uppercut and Vukovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vukovic looks OK. Williamson waves Vukovic back to his feet!
It looks like Frank Vukovic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vukovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williamson defending well though.
Vukovic is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vukovic to get the leverage.
Williamson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vukovic.
Vukovic is breathing heavily.
Vukovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williamson tries to get to full guard but Vukovic has control of the leg.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williamson defending well though.
Williamson is staying active underneath Vukovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vukovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.
Vukovic dives in and grabs Williamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes down on Vukovic's head and hops out.
Vukovic walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Williamson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kegan Williamson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
260 lbs
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dwayne Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Perry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Perry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perry.
Perry takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Dwayne Perry has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Perry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Perry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perry's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Perry wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perry forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Perry.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Perry won't allow it.
Perry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Perry won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Perry wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Perry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perry.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Perry.
Sloppy strikes there by Perry.
Perry moves into full mount!
Perry wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perry tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Jab from Perry.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Perry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Perry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Perry tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
Perry is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Perry.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Perry lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Perry.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Perry.
Perry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Perry pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams is not content to let Perry control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Perry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry trying to control from Williams's half guard. Williams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perry 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Perry throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perry gets the takedown into side control.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Perry drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Perry's guard.
Perry wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Perry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Perry scores with a four punch combination!
Perry tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perry tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rob Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perry to score with a decent uppercut.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rob Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to clinch.
Perry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Perry tries to clinch up.
Perry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Perry tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Perry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.
Perry thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perry wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwayne Perry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
219 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Simpson being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.
Simpson is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith controlling the pace.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Simpson breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Simpson.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Simpson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simpson with the ground and pound from mount.
Simpson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Simpson scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Simpson lands with some strikes.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Simpson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith stalling.
Smith wants to stall.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Simpson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Simpson.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
A short left from Simpson.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simpson as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simpson as Smith tries to tie him up.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson 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.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simpson.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Simpson gets the takedown into side control.
Simpson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith prevents Simpson from improving position.
Smith regains half guard, as Simpson was trying to land strikes.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Simpson eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Simpson crashes against the mat.
Smith regains half guard, as Simpson was trying to land strikes.
Simpson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Simpson eventually gives up the hold.
Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Simpson in his half guard.
Simpson misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Smith!
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.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simpson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Brandon Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson 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.
Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Smith wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Smith lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face as Smith controls the position.
Simpson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simpson regains half guard.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is not content to let Smith control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Simpson's temple.
Simpson looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Simpson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Simpson.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Spank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Spank told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Spank!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze ducks right into an uppercut from Spank.
Spank lands with a hook. Blaze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt - Spank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spank connects with the punch.
No luck for Blaze with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spank leaves Blaze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaze tries for a takedown but Spank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spank has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Spank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Spank.
Spank lands an uppercut.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Spank manages to break the clinch.
Blaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spank pinned against the cage. Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Spank coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spank moves into the clinch.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spank walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spank is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Spank circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spank clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spank.
Spank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blaze up against the cage.
Spank lands a shoulder strike.
Spank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spank.
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spank works Blaze's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blaze being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spank lands a body shot.
Spank lands with a left to the head.
Spank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spank rushes Blaze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spank slows down the pace here.
Spank works on Blaze's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spank.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spank walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spank punishes Blaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Spank lands a nice shot to the body.
Spank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spank pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spank digs a right hand into Blaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaze's gas tank.
Spank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Spank.
Spank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blaze. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Spank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spank.
Spank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Spank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Spank, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Spank against the cage but Spank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spank moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Spank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spank.
Spank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spank breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Spank both land. Nice combination.
Spank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Spank closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Spank lands a left hand.
Spank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spank is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spank lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Spank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spank throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spank lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased.
Spank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spank closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Spank scores with a shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Spank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spank jabs at Blaze's body.
Spank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spank rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spank drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
A body shot lands from Spank.
Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spank darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.
Spank stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spank swivels and escapes.
Frank Spank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spank lands a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spank.
Blaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Spank.
Blaze walks into a stiff left hand from Spank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spank has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch.
Frank Spank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spank scores with a shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Spank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spank lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Spank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spank lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.
Frank Spank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Spank finds it's target.
Blaze is rocked!
Spank has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spank cracks Blaze with a nice body shot.
Spank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spank lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Spank is working Blaze over against the cage.
Spank is working Blaze over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Spank.
Nice body punch from Spank - that landed with a thud.
Spank breaks from the clinch.
Spank moves into the clinch successfully.
Spank manages to break the clinch.
Spank has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch.
Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spank wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spank jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spank clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spank.
Spank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Spank lands with a short shot to the head.
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spank throws a one two combo.
Spank instigates a clinch.
Spank lands with a short shot to the head.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Spank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spank lands with a straight right. Blaze didn't see that one coming.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spank pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spank scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Spank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spank lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spank.
Spank gets through Blaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spank scores with a shot to the side of Blaze's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spank.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spank rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spank breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Spank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spank walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Spank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Spank coming out on top.
Spank instigates a clinch.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spank smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Spank.
Spank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spank closes the distance and clinches.
Spank digs a right hand into Blaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaze's gas tank.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spank walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spank leaves Blaze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spank digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spank with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Spank.
Spank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spank drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
Spank lands with a light punch inside.
Spank lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spank.
Spank lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Spank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Spank.
Spank gets through Blaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spank.
Spank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blaze up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Spank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spank lands a nice shot to the body.
Spank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Come on Spank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spank manages to break the clinch.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Spank, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Spank against the cage but Spank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spank moves into range and clinches up with Blaze.
Spank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Spank.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spank lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spank lands with a good body shot.
Spank moves into range and clinches up with Blaze.
Spank leaning against his opponent.
Spank manages to break the clinch.
Spank darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spank.
Spank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spank works on Blaze's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
Spank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spank leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Spank.
Frank Spank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Spank breaks the clinch.
Spank clinches with his opponent.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaze tries to pull guard but Spank won't allow it.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Al Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spank sprawls well. Spank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Spank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spank 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Spank!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin's entrance music is Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harley's choice of entrance music: Phantom Of The Opera by Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoakin lands a nice hook to Harley's body. Harley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spoakin slips a straight right by Harley.
Spoakin lands a glancing blow to the side of Harley's head.
It looks like Jack Harley has been cut.
Spoakin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spoakin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spoakin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harley misses the body punch
letting Spoakin counter with a right hand.
Jack Harley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Harley.
Spoakin throws a body punch but Harley moves out of range.
Harley misses with a looping left.
Harley misses with a straight right.
Harley throws an overhand right that lands on Spoakin's shoulder, as Spoakin tries to avoid the shot.
Harley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spoakin lands the left hand.
Spoakin lands a jab to Harley's midsection.
Harley looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harley.
Spoakin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spoakin misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Spoakin as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Jack Harley's cut even more.
Spoakin lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spoakin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spoakin lands a jab to the head.
The cut above Jack Harley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spoakin lands a slapping body shot.
Harley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spoakin scores with a shot to the body.
Spoakin lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spoakin.
Spoakin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spoakin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spoakin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spoakin misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harley tries to improve position but can't.
Spoakin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spoakin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harley is avoiding damage well.
Spoakin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harley is not content to let Spoakin control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harley throws a combination that misses
and Spoakin counters with a series of strikes. Harley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Harley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harley throws a jab but it's blocked by Spoakin.
Harley tries to clinch up
and Spoakin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Harley'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.
Spoakin slips under a jab.
Spoakin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harley can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Spoakin.
Harley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spoakin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harley working aggressively here.
Spoakin misses with a body punch.
Spoakin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harley.
Spoakin lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spoakin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spoakin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harleys head.
Still in the clinch, Spoakin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spoakin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harleys head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Harley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eulogy Spoakin!
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