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Death Squad 277:Myles v Rogers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Chaolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Chaolan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaolan throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Chaolan's defenses.
Green throws a lazy body kick
and Chaolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaolan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chaolan sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chaolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Chaolan connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Chaolan, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Chaolan against the cage but Chaolan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaolan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green is rocked!
Chaolan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Chaolan counters with a straight right hand.
Juan Pablo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chaolan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Chaolan cracks Green with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Green looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chaolan finish him?
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Chaolan, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Chaolan against the cage but Chaolan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaolan throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Chaolan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaolan.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaolan pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
Green throws an elbow that misses. Chaolan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by Chaolan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Chaolan has passed into half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Chaolan is very close to passing his half guard.
Chaolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaolan pulls his head out easily.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Chaolan works his way into full mount!
Green tries to reverse the position but Chaolan maintains control.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Chaolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Chaolan controlling from mount.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Green gets back to half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Chaolan has control of the leg.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaolan pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chaolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the liver by Chaolan. Beautiful body shot.
Chaolan misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green slips under a jab from Chaolan.
Chaolan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Chaolan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaolan counters with a straight right hand.
Chaolan tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Chaolan thuds a left hand into Green's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaolan lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Chaolan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaolan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green cracks Chaolan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Chaolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Chaolan as Green shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Chaolan.
Chaolan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee Chaolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaolan is just out of range.
Chaolan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Chaolan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chaolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Chaolan gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Chaolan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chaolan as he jumps to the side.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chaolan fakes the body blow, causing Green to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Green goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Chaolan!
Lee Chaolan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturmpruegel comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB - System of a Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 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
24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Van Der Sluijs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturmpruegel moves into the clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand.
Sturmpruegel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to control Sturmpruegel's arms but Sturmpruegel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sluijs has his back to the cage.
Van Der Sluijs leaning against his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a series of strikes. Sturmpruegel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturmpruegel moves away from the strike by Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel blocks the body kick.
James Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Van Der Sluijs moves forwards but Sturmpruegel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturmpruegel takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel blocks an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Sluijs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Der Sluijs slowing the pace effectively.
Van Der Sluijs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sturmpruegel lands with a left to the head.
Sturmpruegel blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stall.
The referee calls for Van Der Sluijs to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel rushes Van Der Sluijs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel blocking some punches.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs taking a breather.
Sturmpruegel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs has Sturmpruegel pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmpruegel is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Der Sluijs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs stalls.
Van Der Sluijs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stall.
Good body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Van Der Sluijs tries to throw a body punch but Sturmpruegel avoids it by throwing Van Der Sluijs back against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Sturmpruegel gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Sturmpruegel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Sluijs stalling in the clinch but Sturmpruegel improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel has managed to clinch.
Sturmpruegel being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Der Sluijs is struggling to control the position.
Sturmpruegel effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sturmpruegel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sturmpruegel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sturmpruegel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sturmpruegel as Van Der Sluijs tries to tie him up.
Sturmpruegel being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sturmpruegel 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.
Van Der Sluijs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Sluijs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to slow Sturmpruegel down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Sturmpruegel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sluijs slips a straight right by Sturmpruegel.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Der Sluijs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturmpruegel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
Sturmpruegel 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.
Sturmpruegel moves into the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs slowing the pace effectively.
Van Der Sluijs tries to break the clinch but Sturmpruegel is controlling the position.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sturmpruegel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stall.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Sturmpruegel improves his position.
Sturmpruegel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sturmpruegel has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel leaning against his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs is pushing Sturmpruegel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sturmpruegel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Der Sluijs prevents a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Sturmpruegel improves his position.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sturmpruegel is working Van Der Sluijs over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Sluijs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Sluijs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturmpruegel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
A short right from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sturmpruegel on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Sturmpruegel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmpruegel.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head punch that misses.
Van Der Sluijs has Sturmpruegel pushed against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmpruegel is keeping busy.
Van Der Sluijs lands an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Sturmpruegel gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Sturmpruegel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel is pushing Van Der Sluijs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Sturmpruegel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sturmpruegel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Sluijss head.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Van Der Sluijs on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position but instead, Sturmpruegel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stall.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Van Der Sluijs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturmpruegel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Sluijs wants to stall.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs stalling in the clinch but Sturmpruegel improves position.
Sturmpruegel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Der Sluijs is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sturmpruegel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Sturmpruegel. Beautiful body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmpruegel scores with a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Der Sluijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range of the body kick from Van Der Sluijs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmpruegel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Der Sluijs.
Sturmpruegel knocks Van Der Sluijs to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Van Der Sluijs is still in real trouble! Can Sturmpruegel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturmpruegel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Van Der Sluijs looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sturmpruegel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Sturmpruegel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roberto Sturmpruegel waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter Vlll misses with an uppercut
and Simans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simans pushes Lecter Vlll away with a front kick.
Simans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lecter Vlll.
Simans thumps Lecter Vlll with a low kick.
Simans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lecter Vlll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lecter Vlll throws a looping overhand right but Simans ducks down to avoid it.
Simans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simans throws a leg kick that misses.
Simans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter Vlll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lecter Vlll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lecter Vlll scores with a head kick. Simans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Simans is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simans.
Oh Simans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lecter Vlll moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Simans goes down! Can Lecter Vlll finish him!?
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.
Lecter Vlll passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simans gets back to half guard.
Simans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lecter Vlll pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter Vlll trying to control the action but Simans is working from the bottom.
Simans seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simans is looking to control Lecter Vlll's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simans avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans is looking for a sweep. Lecter Vlll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lecter Vlll looks to land a strike but Simans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simans keeping moving, preventing Lecter Vlll from controlling successfully.
Lecter Vlll slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lecter Vlll postures up in Simans's guard and throws a big left but Simans blocks it.
Simans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lecter Vlll is aware though and is defending well.
Lecter Vlll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lecter Vlll wants to pass the guard but Simans is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simans is looking for a triangle but Lecter Vlll pushes his legs off easily.
Lecter Vlll trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simans looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lecter Vlll misses the shot to the body.
Lecter Vlll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simans.
Simans tries to land a leg kick but Lecter Vlll saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Simans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lecter Vlll's hands.
Lecter Vlll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simans. That did some damage!
Simans misses with a straight left.
Simans swings for the body but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll tries to clinch up.
Simans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lecter Vlll clinches up against the cage.
Lecter Vlll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Lecter Vlll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simans tries to score a body lock takedown but Lecter Vlll shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simans lands a nice uppercut.
Lecter Vlll tries to throw a body punch but Simans avoids it by throwing Lecter Vlll back against the cage.
Lecter Vlll can't find room to land a body shot as Simans controls the action.
Simans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter Vlll's elbow.
Lecter Vlll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lecter Vlll lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lecter Vlll slips a straight right by Simans.
Simans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lecter Vlll lands with a cross.
Simans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lecter Vlll scores with a push kick.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick but Simans checks it.
Lecter Vlll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simans checks it well.
Simans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simans moves out of range of the leg kick from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle, before Lecter Vlll throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Simans's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lecter Vlll lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
An out of breath Hannibal Lecter Vlll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Edgars Simans spoke after the fight, saying 'pfffffttttt'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vick's choice of entrance music: 5 Am In Toronto. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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43
159 lbs
57 - 22 - 1 |
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175 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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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
57 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dzczaskz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vick successfully pulls guard.
Vick pulls Dzczaskz in close to prevent any damage.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzczaskz passes into half guard.
Vick wants to control but Dzczaskz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dzczaskz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick looking to control.
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dzczaskz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dzczaskz content to stall in guard here.
Vick looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dzczaskz is defending well. Vick quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dzczaskz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vick celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gray Vick!
After winning the bout, Gray Vick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula has a takedown stuffed.
Gragula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gragula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusoe clinches up with Gragula and pushes him back against the cage.
Gragula is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gragula down to the mat. Gragula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Gragula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crusoe circles away.
Robinson Crusoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula forces Crusoe back against the cage and clinches.
Gragula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crusoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula trying to stall but Crusoe improves his position.
Gragula effectively controlling the action here.
Crusoe has picked Gragula up - he's going for a ride! Crusoe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crusoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gragula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crusoe wants to take a breather but Gragula is having none of it.
Gragula trying to hold on to Crusoe's head to control him but Crusoe postures up.
Crusoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gragula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Gragula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gragula is trying to control but can't.
Crusoe thows a huge punch but Gragula dodges it nicely.
Crusoe throws a strike but Gragula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Crusoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crusoe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula being controlled here, momentarily.
Gragula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crusoe 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.
Crusoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gragula is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crusoe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Crusoe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crusoe wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Well, if Crusoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gragula has one foot on Crusoe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Crusoe with that takedown attempt.
Gragula defending well as Crusoe loads up on a big left hand.
Gragula looks for the body kick but Crusoe saw that one coming.
Gragula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gragula clinches up with Crusoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Gragula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gragula drives through and clinches with Crusoe against the cage.
Crusoe has Gragula pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crusoe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gragula tumbling to the mat - Crusoe dives into Gragula's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gragula is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gragula wants to stand and escape but Crusoe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusoe distracts Gragula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crusoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
Crusoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Gragula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gragula gets a double leg takedown into Crusoe's guard.
Gragula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crusoe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crusoe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crusoe!
Crusoe throws an elbow but Gragula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crusoe controlling the position.
Gragula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe slows the pace down.
Crusoe trying to control the action but Gragula is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crusoe swings around for an armbar but Gragula sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crusoe's guard.
Gragula throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusoe is trying to keep Gragula in close.
Gragula trying to control but Crusoe is working from the bottom.
Gragula passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crusoe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gragula looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe trying to control from half guard but Gragula is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gragula manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crusoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crusoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crusoe is controlling him.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crusoe trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crusoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gragula. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusoe misses the jab.
Crusoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson Crusoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Gragula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crusoe looking to score a takedown here. Gragula is defending well but Crusoe drives through and ends up in Gragula's guard.
Crusoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crusoe trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Crusoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gragula looking to control.
Crusoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robinson Crusoe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gragula tries to clinch but Crusoe is having none of it.
Gragula rushes Crusoe and presses him up against the cage.
Crusoe has Gragula pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gragula manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crusoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gragula gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gragula misses with some punches.
Crusoe tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gragula prevents it.
Gragula manages to break the clinch.
Gragula darts in and clinches Crusoe up against the cage.
Gragula is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gragula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crusoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gragula thows a body kick. Crusoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gragula 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.
Gragula gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gragula stalls.
Crusoe managing to block the knees to the body from Gragula.
Crusoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gragula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gragula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crusoe.
Crusoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gragula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gragula manages to break the clinch.
Gragula drives through with a takedown into Crusoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gragula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crusoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Crusoe keeps moving.
Gragula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crusoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crusoe is trying to control the position but Gragula postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Crusoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusoe 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.
Gragula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crusoe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gragula, into his guard.
Crusoe stays in close to Gragula's body and controls the position.
Gragula keeping full guard, as Crusoe tries to pass.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe looking to sit in guard and control but Gragula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crusoe is pulling down on Gragula's head. It's preventing any offense from Gragula, at least for the moment.
Gragula trying to control but Crusoe is working from the bottom.
Gragula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crusoe looking for a guillotine here but Gragula defends easily.
Gragula throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula throwing strikes from guard but Crusoe blocks nicely.
Gragula with a nice head shot there.
Gragula drops back looking for a leg! Crusoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crusoe manages to kick Gragula off! Gragula jumps back into Crusoe's guard.
Crusoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gragula is one step ahead there.
Gragula throwing strikes from guard but Crusoe blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gragula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crusoe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crusoe has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gragula 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
Viktor Gragula gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lube-Shparu. Clayton Channings had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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42 - 36 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
Channings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Kulakov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Channings slips a jab and a cross from Kulakov.
Channings misses with a two punch combination.
Channings looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulakov is just out of range.
Kulakov throws a one two combo.
A jab from Kulakov misses.
No joy there for Kulakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Channings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kulakov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Channings keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Channings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov slips a jab and a cross from Channings.
Channings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulakov moves away.
Kulakov unleashes a big counter combination but Channings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Channings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulakov lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Channings misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kulakov misses.
Channings throws a combination that misses
enabling Kulakov to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kulakov misses its intended target.
Channings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kulakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channings shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulakov sprawls well. He's pushed Channings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kulakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulakov lands a big right hand that sends Channings crashing to the mat! Kulakov stays standing though and waves Channings back to his feet!
Channings is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulakov.
Kulakov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Channings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Channings manages to avoid it.
Channings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulakov.
Channings seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulakov cracks Channings with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Channings looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kulakov finish him?
Kulakov steps in with a hook that catches Channings right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kulakov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Channings looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let's Go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrik Down!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi wants to clinch
and Down cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh Negi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Down ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Down waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh Negi.
Down closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh Negi circles away.
Singh Negi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Down is having none of it.
Singh Negi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Down.
Singh Negi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh Negi has closed the distance and engaged Down in a clinch.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singh Negi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Singh Negi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Down blocks the elbow strike.
Down is looking to control Singh Negi's arms but Singh Negi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Down has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.
Down misses with the head strike.
Down is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Down has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Singh Negi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Singh Negi rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Down avoids it.
Down is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh Negi can't fight it off and eventually Down manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh Negi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Down is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Down has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Down missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Down is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singh Negi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh Negi ducks under a wild hook from Down.
Down throws a lazy right hand but Singh Negi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Down lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Down misses.
Down swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh Negi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Down finds it's target.
Down throws a looping overhand right but Singh Negi ducks down to avoid it.
Singh Negi rushes Down and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Down is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Down takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Down blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Down digs a right hand into Singh Negi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Singh Negi's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Down blocks with his arms.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Down's efforts to push away.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Down blocks it.
Down stalling in the clinch but Singh Negi improves position.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Down avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Down is defending well for now.
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down lands with a hook. Singh Negi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Down misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kshitij Singh Negi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down'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.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up.
Down misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh Negi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Down let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Singh Negi moves into range and clinches up with Down.
Down wants to take the fight to the mat but Singh Negi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh Negi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Down.
Down fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh Negi manages to avoid it.
Down throws the left hand but Singh Negi avoids the punch easily.
Down fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Down throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Down fails with the takedown.
Down scores with a takedown into Singh Negi's guard.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh Negi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Down is controlling him.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Down postures up in Singh Negi's guard and throws a big left but Singh Negi blocks it.
Down landing some decent shots from guard.
Down slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh Negi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Down on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Down throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kendrik Down seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh Negi clinches with his opponent.
Singh Negi scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Down.
Singh Negi lands a good knee to the midsection. Down won't want to take too many of those.
Down 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.
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Down tries a body shot but Singh Negi blocks it.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Down has clasped his hands together around Singh Negi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Down connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singh Negi some visible discomfort.
Down just content to control the position.
Down misses with the ground and pound.
Singh Negi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Singh Negi is trying to get back to his feet.
Down sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Singh Negi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Singh Negi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Singh Negi seems a little lost for a moment, as Down dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrik Down showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Singh Negi clinches.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Down blocks it.
Down manages to break the clinch.
Singh Negi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Down paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Down is avoiding it.
Singh Negi darts in trying to clinch
and Down counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Singh Negi as Down shoots in.
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Down throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Down connects with a looping right hand.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up.
Down throws a hook to the side of Singh Negi's head but Singh Negi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Down swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi slips under a jab.
Singh Negi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh Negi throws a big counter combination but Down scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh Negi darts in and clinches Down up against the cage.
Down on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Down 's eye.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Down blocks with his arms.
Down is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Down avoids it.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Down lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Down just leaning against Singh Negi, taking a breather.
Singh Negi lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Kendrik Down's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singh Negi.
Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Down blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi lands a nice knee to the body.
Singh Negi looking to throw knees to the head but Down is blocking nicely.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
Singh Negi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Singh Negi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singh Negi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Down.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Down takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Kendrik Down's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Down.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Down fails to land.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Singh Negi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Down. Singh Negi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh Negi throws a quick counter head kick but Down was just out of range.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt
and Down counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Down scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh Negi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Down looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Down throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh Negi's waist but Singh Negi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Down off to one side.
Singh Negi wants to clinch up but Down keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Down! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kshitij Singh Negi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh Negi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Hardman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Rutten counters with a body kick.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman jabs at Rutten's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardman.
Rutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardman scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardman looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hardman blocks it well.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardman. Hardman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten throws a head kick but Hardman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten counters with a body kick.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rutten lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutten is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardman in the body.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Rutten finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Rutten does it's job there.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Hardman both land. Nice combination.
Rutten keeps Hardman at a distance using the push kick.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardman on the side of the head.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Hardman sees coming a mile off.
Hardman tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Rutten keeps Hardman at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastiaan Rutten will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutten - that will leave a mark!
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Hardman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Hardman.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten slips under a jab from Hardman.
Rutten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Hardman manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutten cracks Hardman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a push kick but Hardman slaps the foot to one side.
Hardman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Rutten scores with a nice body kick.
Rutten lands a big uppercut and Hardman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardman looks OK. Rutten waves Hardman back to his feet!
Hardman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutten looks to land a body kick but Hardman moved away.
Hardman seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutten lands a front kick.
Hardman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardman moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a big uppercut and Hardman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardman looks OK. Rutten waves Hardman back to his feet!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutten. Hardman shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutten.
Rutten drops Hardman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardman looks back up at him and smiles so Rutten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hardman lands a right hook to the body.
Hardman blocks the body kick.
Sebastiaan Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten throws a push kick but Hardman slaps the foot to one side.
Hardman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardman throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardman closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hardman.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Rutten finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rutten.
Rutten lands a big right hand that sends Hardman crashing to the mat! Rutten stays standing though and waves Hardman back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten pounces like a tiger and cracks Hardman with a vicious hook! Hardman is down but not out! Rutten follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sebastiaan Rutten!
Sebastiaan Rutten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myles scores with a three punch combo!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darren Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Myles lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Myles. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Myles is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is looking to stall here but Myles recovers full guard.
Rogers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogers has Myles in his guard.
Myles stands up from Rogers's guard - Myles perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myles throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Myles sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Myles is having none of it.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Myles still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Myles has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myles's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Myles is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is trying to control but Myles passes into side control!
Myles decides to stand back up. Myles steps back and let's Rogers get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Myles didn't expect that.
Rogers is standing up over Myles. Myles looks to escape but Rogers dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles defending against the ground and pound.
Rogers working the strikes but Myles uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Myles tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Myles is defending well.
Myles is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Myles is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Myles is having none of it.
Myles is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Myles is defending the position.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is just content to waste time from the top position. Myles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Myles tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Myles. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Myles lands a two punch combo.
Myles slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myles throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myles.
Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers looks to land a strike but Myles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myles is keeping the position for now.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Myles keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Myles wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers trying to control the position but Myles is working away.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myles, who protects the arm well.
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Myles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Myles!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
Myles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Myles bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Myles is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers is looking for submissions but instead, Myles has regained full guard.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers prevents Myles from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers is looking to pass into half guard but Myles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Myles is in guard.
Myles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rogers's guard.
Rogers controls Myles momentarily but Myles frees himself.
Rogers is working an open guard so Myles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Myles's head coaches at Academy of Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Myles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myles swivels and escapes.
Myles's corner calls for a 1-2. Myles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers looking to score a takedown here. Myles is defending well but Rogers drives through and ends up in Myles's guard.
Myles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Myles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Myles.
Rogers dives in and grabs Myles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myles pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Myles fails to land with a series of punches.
Myles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Myles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Myles misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rogers.
Myles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Myles tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Myles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Myles gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rogers, into his guard.
Myles wants to stand but Rogers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Myles wants to stand and escape but instead Rogers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Myles is working from the bottom.
Rogers throws a strike but Myles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers has Myles pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pushes Myles off and gets back to his feet.
Myles misses with a straight right.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darren Myles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Myles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Myles misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myles's guard.
Myles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rogers manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Myles reverses the position - he's now on top in Rogers's guard.
Myles wants to get up but he can't break Rogers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Myles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Myles has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myles stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Myles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Myles!
Darren Myles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
Sam Rogers spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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