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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think White might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chiddy Bang - Truth . Crane has chosen TOUCHED as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denny Crane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crane is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crane to get the leverage.
Crane prevents White from improving his position.
Crane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crane prevents White from improving his position.
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
White wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but White still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, White has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
White stands up and beckons Crane to his feet.
Pat White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White stuffs the takedown.
Crane looks gassed!
White lands an overhand right.
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from White.
Crane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White stalks Crane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crane's face. Crane staggers backwards, shaken.
White throws a one two combo.
White lands with a straight right. Crane didn't see that one coming.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Crane off the cage and back into rage.
White stalks Crane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crane's face. Crane staggers backwards, shaken.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crane is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! White has cracked Crane with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! White lands another huge swinging hook and Crane tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Crane, before White can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pat White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiisseliniska throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Diego Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
Kiisseliniska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshida thows a body shot but no joy.
Kiisseliniska cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiisseliniska.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Kiisseliniska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Kiisseliniska's knee but Kiisseliniska avoids it well.
Kiisseliniska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Diego Yoshida's cut even more.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Kiisseliniska keeps it at a distance.
Yoshida is looking to clinch.
Kiisseliniska grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Yoshida takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kiisseliniska cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karstulan Markiisi TinoHeffe Kiisseliniska!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Vikingstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kaleidos kope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valdemar Vikingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kaleidos kope!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by kope.
Vikingstad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, kope asserts his dominance and retains side control.
kope misses with the ground and pound.
kope grinds an elbow into Vikingstad's temple.
Vikingstad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked kope off and has taken his back!
kope manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vikingstad's guard. Nice work there by kope.
kope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vikingstad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
kope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vikingstad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kope wants to pass the guard but Vikingstad is keeping the position.
Vikingstad 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
kope trying to control the position from guard on top but Vikingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kope postures up in Vikingstad's guard and throws a big left but Vikingstad blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kope shoots for a takedown but Vikingstad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
kope shoots in for a takedown but Vikingstad shows good takedown defense.
Vikingstad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vikingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by kope.
kope avoids the body shot from Vikingstad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. kope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vikingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kope moves away.
kope fails with the takedown.
Valdemar Vikingstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kaleidos kope.
Vikingstad cracks kope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vikingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kope.
Vikingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
kope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vikingstad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikingstad fails to land with a series of punches.
Vikingstad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vikingstad lands a right hook to the body.
kope looks gassed!
Vikingstad connects with a good right hand that stumbles kope. kope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vikingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kope manages to avoid it.
kope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vikingstad.
Vikingstad lands a left and a right that send kope crashing to the mat, dazed. Vikingstad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like kaleidos kope has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vikingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vikingstad lands a nice shot that snaps kope's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Vikingstad! kope is backing up but he can't get away as Vikingstad lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops kope and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valdemar Vikingstad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Thates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen Three Amigos - Mexican Party as his entrance music. Miguel Dos Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Thates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thates walks into a jab.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Thates's body.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thates gets slowly back to his feet.
Thates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Thates's body.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thates is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thates.
Thates dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Miguel Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
Dos Santos lands a body punch.
Dos Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Thates backwards.
Dos Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thates.
Dos Santos lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thates tries to move into range but Dos Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Santos rushes Thates and presses him up against the cage.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos presses Thates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dos Santos scores with a jab. Thates acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dos Santos jabs at Thates's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a single shot there.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thates goes down! Can Dos Santos finish him!?
Thates is rocked!
It looks like Raphael Thates has been cut.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Thates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Dos Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thates seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
Dos Santos scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thates is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dos Santos controls the position.
Dos Santos lands a few punches from side control.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dos Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Thates is working away.
A lull in the action here as Dos Santos stalls from top position.
Dos Santos grinds an elbow into Thates's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thates tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Dos Santos unloading with bombs!
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Thates tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Thates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thates?
Dos Santos looking to control but Thates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos looking to finish Thates with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thates!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Thates's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thates dives in and grabs Dos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes down on Thates's head and hops out.
Thates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thates gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Thates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thates shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thates slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thates tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Santos cracks a nice hook into Thates's ribs.
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thates.
Dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Santos pushes Thates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos.
A short right from Dos Santos on the inside.
A short left from Dos Santos.
Thates is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Thates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thates seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos is working Thates over against the cage.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Thates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thates tumbling to the canvas!
Dos Santos pushes down on Thates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos is chipping away with strikes.
Dos Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Santos lands with a big left! Thates is wobbled badly! Dos Santos comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Thates to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between alexious Rufo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Loeffler (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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, alexious Rufo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Loeffler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loeffler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rufo. Rufo gets slowly back to his feet.
Loeffler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rufo is trying to defend but Loeffler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Loeffler wants to work for an arm triangle but Rufo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loeffler seems to be working for a kimura but Rufo defends the submission attempt.
Rufo trying to hold on to Loeffler's head to control him but Loeffler postures up.
Loeffler trying to pass the guard but Rufo defending well.
Loeffler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rufo is just riding it out for now. Loeffler eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loeffler seems to be working for a kimura but Rufo defends the submission attempt.
Rufo is defending against the submission attempts here by Loeffler.
Loeffler decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rufo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loeffler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rufo!
Loeffler looks gassed!
Loeffler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rufo is now in Loeffler's guard. A big mistake from Loeffler there, giving up the dominant position!
Rufo stands and throws Loeffler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rufo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loeffler wants to get back to his feet but Rufo drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rufo trying to control the position but Loeffler is working away.
Loeffler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loeffler is not content to let Rufo control the position.
Loeffler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rufo is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loeffler misses with a takedown
and Rufo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loeffler's guard.
Rufo slips nicely into half guard.
Loeffler pushes Rufo off looking to stand but Rufo dives back in and keeps control.
Rufo trying to pass the guard but Loeffler defending well.
Rufo prevents Loeffler from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rufo is nestled in close to Loeffler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rufo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loeffler is trying to stand up here but Rufo is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rufo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rufo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Loeffler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rufo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rufo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loeffler wants to stand up but Rufo is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rufo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Loeffler, up you get!
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 alexious Rufo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rufo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loeffler.
Rufo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rufo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loeffler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loeffler showed some decent athleticism there.
Rufo wants to control but Loeffler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loeffler wants to work for an arm triangle but Rufo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loeffler is trying to work for a kimura but Rufo is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufo is defending against the submission attempts here by Loeffler.
Rufo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loeffler stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loeffler has his takedown stuffed
and Rufo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loeffler wants to stand and escape but Rufo is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rufo looking to pass the guard.
Rufo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rufo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loeffler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loeffler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rufo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Loeffler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rufo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loeffler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rufo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loeffler has Rufo in his guard.
Loeffler pushes Rufo off and gets back to his feet.
Loeffler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rufo pinned against the cage. Rufo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rufo shoots in and bounces Loeffler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rufo wants to control from the top but Loeffler keeps moving.
Jon Loeffler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loeffler pushes Rufo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Loeffler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Loeffler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rufo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loeffler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loeffler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Loeffler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Loeffler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rufo was covering up waiting for the punch and Loeffler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loeffler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rufo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loeffler counters with a shoot takedown. Rufo fights it but they end up in guard.
Loeffler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
alexious Rufo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rufo tries to score with a low kick but Loeffler moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufo with a lazy takedown attempt
so Loeffler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loeffler gets to his feet. Rufo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rufo with a lazy takedown attempt
so Loeffler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for alexious Rufo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loeffler gets to his feet - Rufo follows without any prompting.
Rufo gets the takedown into side control.
Loeffler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rufo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rufo working the head with strikes.
Loeffler throws Rufo to one side and escapes!
Rufo tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Loeffler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loeffler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rufo dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loeffler has his feet on Rufo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rufo doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Loeffler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loeffler looking to pass the guard.
Loeffler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rufo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rufo has escaped and now he's on top!
Rufo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loeffler is proving hard to escape from.
Rufo trying to move into half guard but instead Loeffler has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loeffler drops back looking for a leg! Rufo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rufo manages to kick Loeffler off! Loeffler jumps back into Rufo's guard.
Loeffler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rufo dives on top into guard.
Rufo prevents Loeffler from getting back to his feet.
Rufo tries to free his leg and advance position but Loeffler is retaining full guard.
Rufo passes Loeffler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Loeffler has one foot on Rufo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rufo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loeffler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loeffler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rufo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loeffler has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rufo defend it? Loeffler steps over the head and cranks it - Rufo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Loeffler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Loeffler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar King!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
JC Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
It looks like JC Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dos Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
King wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has King in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos 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.
King preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King looking to pass the guard.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dos Santos is proving hard to escape from.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos stops King from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
King is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
King stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
King jumps guard and drags Dos Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stops King from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King works over Dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
JC Dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King'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.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JC Dos Santos'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.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Santos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Santos has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). JC Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Joones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isto Benson Simomaa (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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240 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Joones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simomaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Joones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simomaa is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Joones there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joones thows a huge punch but Simomaa dodges it nicely.
Joones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simomaa's head.
Joones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simomaa wants to control but Joones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simomaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Joones.
Simomaa has his feet on Joones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isto Benson Simomaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simomaa misses with a straight left.
Simomaa misses the shot to the body.
Isto Benson Simomaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simomaa. Joones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simomaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simomaa misses with a straight right.
Joones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simomaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Joones circles away.
Joones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simomaa as he jumps to the side.
Simomaa looks to land a right hand but Joones moved out of range.
Simomaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simomaa forces Joones back against the cage and clinches.
Simomaa taking a breather.
Joones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simomaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Joones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simomaa throws a right and a left that Joones avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simomaa misses with a wild body shot.
Simomaa misses with a wild body shot.
Simomaa misses with an uppercut.
Simomaa with a hook.
Simomaa throws a jab when Joones was well out of range.
Simomaa forces Joones back against the cage and clinches.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Simomaa lands a damaging elbow.
Joones can't get the takedown.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that Joones shrugs off.
It looks like Matt Joones has been cut.
Joones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simomaa prevents it.
Joones is breathing heavily.
Simomaa slowing the pace effectively.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
Simomaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joones's defenses.
Simomaa lands an elbow just above Joones 's eye.
Joones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
Oh Joones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simomaa creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Joones! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Simomaa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isto Benson Simomaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: Lose Yoursellf. Siegfried Keskimulkku had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskimulkku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keskimulkku scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskimulkku prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hernandez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keskimulkku leaning against his opponent.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskimulkku keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Keskimulkku to work.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Keskimulkku is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keskimulkku down to the mat. Keskimulkku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Keskimulkku tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keskimulkku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siegfried Keskimulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance but Keskimulkku moves to the side
and Keskimulkku counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keskimulkku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keskimulkku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Hernandez.
Keskimulkku stalls.
Hernandez has Keskimulkku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keskimulkku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Keskimulkku.
Hernandez letting Keskimulkku take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskimulkku.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Keskimulkku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keskimulkku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskimulkku crunches a lovely knee into Hernandez's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Keskimulkku lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Keskimulkku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez effectively controlling the action here.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Keskimulkku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keskimulkku lands a shoulder strike.
Keskimulkku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku missing with knees to the body.
Keskimulkku is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keskimulkku down to the mat. Keskimulkku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskimulkku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Keskimulkku is controlling the position.
Keskimulkku working Hernandez over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Keskimulkku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskimulkku obliges.
Hernandez is looking to control Keskimulkku's arms but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hernandez has his back to the cage.
Keskimulkku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskimulkku tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Keskimulkku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Keskimulkku, against the cage.
Keskimulkku looking to slow down the pace here.
Keskimulkku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez is looking to control Keskimulkku's arms but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hernandez has his back to the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku lands an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Keskimulkku lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskimulkku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keskimulkku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keskimulkkus head.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike from Keskimulkku.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Keskimulkku is controlling him.
Hernandez gets through Keskimulkku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is trying to drag Keskimulkku to the mat but Keskimulkku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keskimulkku tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Keskimulkku prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hernandez as Keskimulkku tries to tie him up.
Keskimulkku prevents the takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keskimulkku stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Hernandez is working Keskimulkku over against the cage.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Keskimulkku.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Keskimulkku throws knees to the body.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Keskimulkku blocks it.
Keskimulkku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keskimulkku backwards.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keskimulkku thinking.
Keskimulkku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Siegfried Keskimulkku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keskimulkku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez won't allow Keskimulkku to get back to his feet.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keskimulkku is looking to escape.
Keskimulkku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keskimulkku tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku pushes Hernandez off but Hernandez dives into side control.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
That's six 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.
Keskimulkku wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
Keskimulkku wants to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a strike aimed at the side of Keskimulkku's head but Keskimulkku avoids it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but Keskimulkku regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keskimulkku throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Keskimulkku darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Keskimulkku moves into the clinch.
Keskimulkku cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
Keskimulkku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keskimulkku misses with a knee strike.
Keskimulkku stalling in the clinch.
Keskimulkku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keskimulkku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keskimulkku prevents the takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku prevents the takedown attempt.
Siegfried Keskimulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskimulkku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Keskimulkku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keskimulkku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku wants to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Keskimulkku.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Keskimulkku clinches but Hernandez breaks the clinch
and Hernandez counters with a body kick.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keskimulkku misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Keskimulkku didn't expect that.
Keskimulkku wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku pushes Hernandez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Keskimulkku as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Keskimulkku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keskimulkku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keskimulkku wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskimulkku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Samuelsson swinging wildly here.
Samuelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into rage.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samuelsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samuelsson pinned against the cage. Samuelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tim Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Reynolds is thwarting Samuelsson's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samuelsson dives on top into guard.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds has an active guard here but Samuelsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Samuelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice body punch from Samuelsson.
Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson scores with a nice right hand.
Samuelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Reynolds.
Reynolds looks gassed!
Samuelsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Samuelsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson lands a left and a right that sends Reynolds crashing to the canvas! Samuelsson dives into mount looking to finish!
Reynolds is rocked!
Samuelsson working Reynolds over with strikes here.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Samuelsson finish him?
Reynolds working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds is bucking up trying to escape but Samuelsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samuelsson lands a big elbow.
Samuelsson lands a big elbow.
Samuelsson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Reynolds goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Samuelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson is the new featherweight champion!
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