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Emma Four PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gallant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Gallant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr slips a jab from Gallant.
A jab from Gallant does it's job there.
Gallant gets caught flat footed, as Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gallant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jr.
Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gallant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gallant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallant's head.
Gallant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jr lands a couple of digs.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallant trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jr prevents Gallant from getting back to his feet.
Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Gallant's brow.
Jr cracks Gallant with a solid left hand.
Gallant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Jr stands up over Gallant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr distracts Gallant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gallant's head.
Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Jr wants to control from the top but Gallant keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jr distracts Gallant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr trying to control but Gallant is working from the bottom.
Jr won't allow Gallant to sweep him here.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Gallant 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.
Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr works over Gallant with some ground and pound from guard.
Gallant wants to get back to his feet but Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gallant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Gallant's brow.
Gallant is trying to keep Jr in close.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallant trying to control the position.
Gallant has momentary wrist control but Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Jr lands a couple of digs.
Jr preventing the sweep.
Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Gallant is trying to keep Jr in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gallant's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr distracts Gallant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Gallant's brow.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr trying to control but Gallant is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gallant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jr 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.
Gallant lands with a hook. Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gallant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallant throws a shot from downtown. Jr moves away and avoids it.
Gallant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jr. Gallant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gallant has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Andy Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gallant tries to get to full guard but Jr has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallant is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of Gallant's head.
Gallant has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Jr working Gallant over with strikes.
Gallant wants to get back to full guard.
Jr working Gallant over with strikes.
Jr winds up and cracks Gallant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jr working Gallant over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallant is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jr connects with a nice short shot to Gallant's temple.
Oh Gallant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallant has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Gallant is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jr lands with some strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jr! Gallant is hurt baaadly! Jr is firing away with more strikes - Gallant is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tessin Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helder Dias will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tessin Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helder Dias!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been informed that Dias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Randy shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dias jabs Randy right on the nose. Randy blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Dias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dias.
Randy is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.
Randy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Dias tries to counter with a clinch but Randy shakes him off and moves away.
Randy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tessin Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Randy. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tessin Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dias misses the target.
Dias jabs at Randy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dias feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Randy blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randy.
Jab by Dias.
Dias connects with the punch.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias flicks out a counter leg kick but Randy steps away.
Randy moves out of range as Dias throws a body kick.
A solid body kick from Dias.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias slaps away a takedown attempt from Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dias tries to counter with a clinch but Randy shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a body kick that misses.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy sets himself, and Dias steps forward looking for the clinch! Randy avoids it this time.
Dias misses with a low kick.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dias as he jumps to the side.
Dias lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Randy ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Dias stuffs the takedown.
Randy checks the leg kick.
Dias throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Randy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randy somewhat.
Dias lands a big head kick that sends Randy tumbling to the mat! Dias takes a step backwards and waves Randy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Randy is rocked!
Dias chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dias throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Randy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dias defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Randy seems to have got his legs back now.
Helder Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Randy with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy misses with a few strikes there.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dias sprawls well. Dias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias throws the kick towards the body but Randy avoids it.
Randy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dias sprawls and moves away.
Randy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dias swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Randy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Dias drives through and clinches with Randy against the cage.
Randy blocks an uppercut.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Randy avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dias lands a nice looking body kick.
Helder Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randy tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randy pushes Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Dias tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Randy can't find room to land a body shot as Dias controls the action.
Dias lands a shot to the body.
Dias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dias will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Randy up against the cage.
Dias has Randy pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dias is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Helder Dias.
Randy has his takedown stuffed
and Dias counters with a thumping low kick.
Dias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tessin Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diass head.
Dias is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randy.
Randy misses with a body punch.
Randy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias or not.
Randy tries a body shot but Dias blocks it.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
Randy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias misses with some punches.
Randy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randy effectively controlling the action here.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randy blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Dias lands an uppercut.
Randy lands with a left to the head.
Dias wants to stall.
Dias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dias.
Randy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Helder Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Randy misses with a punch to the body.
Dias blocking some punches.
Randy throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy blocks a body shot from Dias.
Dias leaning against his opponent.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
Randy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dias dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Dias lands a shoulder strike.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Dias avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Dias taking a breather.
Randy blocks a body shot from Dias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Randy misses with the combination.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randy.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dias avoiding damage.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy prevents a body shot from Dias.
Randy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diass head.
A shot in the inside from Dias.
Randy looking to slow down the pace here.
Randy stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias stalling the fight.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
Randy blocking some punches.
Dias gets through Randy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Randy controls his hands.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dias blocks a body shot from Randy.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Randy is keeping busy.
Dias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dias lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Randy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dias.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Randy avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randy.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dias.
Randy can't find room to land a body shot as Dias controls the action.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy letting Dias take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias presses Randy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dias tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias trying to control the position but instead, Randy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dias into the cage.
Dias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dias looking to slow down the pace here.
Dias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Randy is keeping busy.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Randy controls his hands.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy.
Dias dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randy blocking some punches.
Randy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Randy.
Tessin Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helder Dias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helder Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helder Dias!
Tessin Randy was interviewed post fight and said 'I felt bad for the man! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Michaels has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barcos looking to score a takedown here. Michaels is defending well but Barcos drives through and ends up in Michaels's guard.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcos wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Michaels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barcos defends well.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Michaels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
Michaels working for a triangle but Barcos defends it easily.
Barcos distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels has his foot on Barcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barcos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michaels's guard.
Barcos working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barcos working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barcos is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Michaels is in a horrible position here. Barcos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Michaels is desperately trying to improve his position but Barcos has a good base and remains in mount.
Barcos lands a big elbow.
Michaels tries to lock up and control but Barcos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Barcos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michaels hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcos landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels is bucking up trying to escape but Barcos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barcos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barcos landing punches.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Barcos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barcos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michaels tries to reverse the position but Barcos maintains control.
Barcos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michaels can't escape the position.
Barcos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barcos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barcos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barcos lands a couple of good shots and Michaels has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barcos keeps control of the position as Michaels tries to break free.
Barcos not allowing Michaels to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Michaels!
Barcos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Barcos lands shots from the back.
Barcos lands a shot to the head.
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barcos scores with punches and elbows.
Barcos lands punches and elbows.
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels tries to escape but Barcos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michaels is trying to remain composed but Barcos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barcos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barcos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barcos lands a massive shot to the side of Michaels 's head and he's out cold! Barcos jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
A relieved looking Nicolas Barcos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber comes into the arena with We Are The Union - We Don't Care If Yesterday Burns, Stoke Up The Fire blaring out of the sound system. Siegel has chosen Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel with a jab.
Weber misses the jab.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siegel misses the jab.
Siegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Siegel lands a nice looking body shot.
Siegel connects with a crisp jab.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Weber.
Weber 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.
Siegel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Siegel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weber misses with a body kick.
Weber misses with a double jab.
Siegel avoids the head kick by Weber.
Siegel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber throws a right and a left that Siegel avoids nicely.
Siegel 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.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Siegel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siegel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siegel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weber misses with a straight right.
Siegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Siegel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weber lands a leg kick that knocks Siegel off balance momentarily.
Weber throws a right and a left that Siegel avoids nicely.
Siegel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel moves out of range of the strikes.
Weber throws a right and a left that Siegel avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Siegel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Siegel lands a jab to Weber's midsection.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siegel keeps the fight on the outside.
Siegel throws a low kick but Weber avoids it.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Siegel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weber's head backwards.
It looks like Jason Weber has been cut.
A cross from Siegel lands.
Siegel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weber.
Siegel feints and then cracks Weber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weber down.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
Weber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber darts in and clinches Siegel up against the cage.
Siegel manages to break the clinch.
Weber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siegel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siegel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weber.
Weber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siegel.
Siegel is looking to score with low kicks.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siegel lands a nice shot to the body.
Weber misses with a body kick.
Weber throws a low kick but Siegel avoids it.
Siegel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good exchange - Siegel coming out on top.
Weber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weber blocks a head kick by Siegel.
Siegel cracks Weber with a good jab.
Weber tries to clinch but Siegel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel throws a body kick that misses
enabling Weber to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Weber.
Siegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Weber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weber drives through and clinches with Siegel against the cage.
Siegel tries to work over Weber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siegel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siegel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Siegel lands with a light punch inside.
Siegel dodges an elbow strike from Weber.
Weber blocks a body shot from Siegel.
Weber blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Siegel.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weber is trying to stall.
Weber takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Siegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Weber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weber lands a nice looking body kick.
Siegel digs a good body shot into Weber's ribs.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siegel checks a leg kick.
Benjamin Siegel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weber avoids the body shot from Siegel.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jason Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siegel.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Weber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a leg kick but Siegel checks it.
Siegel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weber.
A jab from Siegel misses.
Jason Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weber throws a lazy right hand but Siegel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siegel.
Weber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Siegel.
Weber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siegel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siegel misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely.
Siegel misses with a wild body shot.
Siegel works the jab nicely.
Siegel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weber.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siegel throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
Weber is looking to score with low kicks.
Siegel lands a head kick!
Jason Weber's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siegel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Siegel cracks Weber with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Weber is predictable there
letting Siegel counter with a right hand.
Siegel throws a head kick but Weber moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Weber.
Siegel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weber. That did some damage!
Siegel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weber on the side of the head.
Siegel misses with a body shot.
As Siegel looks to move away, Weber throws a big counter combo but Siegel just gets out of the way.
Siegel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siegel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weber misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siegel can pounce on him.
Weber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Siegel blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siegel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siegel keeps the fight on the outside.
Siegel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weber. Weber obviously looking to wear him down.
Siegel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weber.
Siegel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Siegel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siegel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weber misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Weber misses
and Siegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Siegel. That's going to slow Weber down.
Siegel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weber slips a jab from Siegel.
Siegel blocks a leg kick.
Siegel throws a lazy right hand but Weber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weber tries to move into range but Siegel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jason Weber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber throws a combination that misses
letting Siegel counter with a right hand.
Siegel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siegel. Siegel obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Siegel lands.
Weber misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Siegel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Weber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Siegel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Siegel as he checks the leg kick.
Siegel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Siegel.
Siegel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Siegel throws a lazy right hand but Weber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siegel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siegel throws a leg kick but Weber checks it.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Siegel blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siegel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siegel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siegel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Siegel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Siegel cracks Weber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Siegel.
Weber is rocked!
Siegel gets in close and tags Weber with a short punch that almost sends Weber to the mat! Oh Weber is in big trouble! He turns his back on Siegel, trying to create some distance but Siegel rushes him, striking wildly and Weber goes down! The referee tackles Siegel into the cage to end the fight! Siegel is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
A very excited looking Benjamin Siegel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles OToole has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mat Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and OToole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
Diaz tries for a takedown but OToole circles away easily
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OToole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but OToole breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but OToole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OToole's half guard.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OToole is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but OToole keeps working.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to OToole's temple.
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz is pressing down on OToole's thigh, looking to free his foot. OToole is holding on for now.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but OToole is defending well.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling OToole to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OToole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by OToole, which made it look bad.
OToole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
A head kick misses from OToole.
Knuckles OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OToole as he jumps to the side.
OToole wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OToole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OToole. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knuckles OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but OToole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OToole tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but OToole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but OToole circles away.
OToole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OToole is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
OToole is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz 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.
Diaz working over OToole with some ground and pound. OToole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz stops OToole from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
OToole swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz sets himself, and OToole steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
OToole is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OToole can do to turn this around?
OToole tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz prevents OToole from improving his position.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OToole's head.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
OToole is rocked!
OToole wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OToole is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
OToole seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OToole has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of OToole's head.
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OToole defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - OToole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mat Diaz!
In defeat, Knuckles OToole stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alka Mangrove is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mulder after a bit of a struggle.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Mulder 's eye.
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Mulder told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mangrove tries to score a body lock takedown but Mulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mangrove dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mulder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove has Mulder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mangrove pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mulder tumbling to the mat - Mangrove dives into Mulder's guard.
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove stops Mulder from standing up.
Mangrove passes Mulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulder is refusing to be controlled, as Mangrove sits in half guard.
Mangrove is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulder is not content to let Mangrove control the position.
Mulder pushes Mangrove off looking to stand but Mangrove dives back in and keeps control.
Mulder pushes Mangrove off, looking to escape but Mangrove dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Mulder is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by Sure to be sure. Vance has chosen Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Dao Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vance moves away.
Vance checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vance.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kruger Vance has been cut.
Sonnen takes a swing at Vance's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a combination
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Vance didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Vance.
Sonnen throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vance throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Vance throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Vance's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vance under the eye.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a two punch combo.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen lands a front kick.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Vance releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vance takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vance counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen looking to throw knees to the head but Vance is blocking nicely.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Vance's ribcage. Vance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vance throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sonnen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.
Sonnen missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Vance.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Vance moves away and avoids it.
Vance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vance has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Vance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Vance moved away.
Vance tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vance was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vance staying out of range there.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Sonnen taking a breather.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vance lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vance throws an elbow but misses.
Sonnen just leaning against Vance, taking a breather.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body.
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vances head.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Vance dodges an elbow strike from Sonnen.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sonnen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Vance.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
Vance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonnen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance'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.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range.
Vance throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vance moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Vance has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance works on Sonnen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Vance's shoulder, as Vance tries to avoid the shot.
Vance tries to counter with a clinch but Sonnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Vance smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen digs a good hook to Vance's body.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Vance ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vance misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sonnen shoots for a takedown but Vance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance is looking for the big counter here.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vance checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a sloppy body shot
and Vance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen throws a jab when Vance was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen thows a body kick. Vance tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vance drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Sonnen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vance tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vance has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
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!
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Vance working aggressively here.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vance.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vance.
A bit of stalling here from Sonnen.
Sonnen works on Vance's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vance on the inside.
Vance misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen is pushing Vance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruger Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Vance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sonnen presses Vance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vance misses with a punch on the inside.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kruger Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen throws a combination that misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vance misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Vance.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Sonnen swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a front kick.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vance's head.
Sonnen is looking to slow Vance down with leg kicks.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Vance misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruger Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Vance's body.
Vance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen misses with a double jab
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Dao Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kruger Vance had this to say: 'Shite ! ! ! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Morales!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Morales backing up. Morales nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Morales tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Aldo cracks Morales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morales tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Morales's leg but Morales calmly moves out of range.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aldo drops his hands momentarily and Morales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morales fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo cracks Morales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a two punch combo.
Aldo throws a head kick that Morales semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales jumps guard.
Aldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aldo swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a low kick, right behind Morales 's knee.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Morales off the cage and back into range.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Aldo.
Morales is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Aldo has cracked Morales with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Aldo lands another huge swinging hook and Morales tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Morales, before Aldo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
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