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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perfect MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punski Nub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perfect MMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punski Nub!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nub throws a hook but MMA blocks it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Nub scores with the left hand. MMA knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Perfect MMA has been cut.
MMA closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MMA controlling the pace.
MMA is thwarting Nub's attempts to control the position.
Nub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nub taking some punishment here, with MMA in his half guard.
MMA scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MMA takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nub trying to control but MMA postures up.
Nub is not content to let MMA control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MMA is pressing down on Nub's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nub is holding on for now.
Nub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MMA trying to control from half guard but Nub is working away.
Nub actively working from the bottom here.
Nub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MMA pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nub landing a few short strikes.
Nub trying to control but MMA postures up.
MMA is trying to control. Nub wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nub trying to control but MMA postures up.
MMA tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nub.
Nub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nub. MMA does a little dance to reset his feet.
MMA moves in looking to clinch but Nub pushes him off.
MMA uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nub.
MMA takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MMA stalks Nub and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nub's face. Nub staggers backwards, shaken.
MMA lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nub gets caught flat footed, as MMA shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MMA wants to get up but he can't break Nub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MMA has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MMA trying to control the position from guard on top but Nub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MMA with a nice head shot there.
Nub not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nub is looking for a triangle but MMA pushes his legs off easily.
Nub looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but MMA is defending well. Nub quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! MMA has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nub celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punski Nub!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lausch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo comes to the cage accompanied by Ching Chang Cong-Rucka Rucka Ali. Bobby Lausch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Lausch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurygalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lausch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shurygalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lausch misses with a few strikes there.
Shurygalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lausch's head.
It looks like Bobby Lausch has been cut.
Shurygalo moves in looking to clinch but Lausch pushes him off.
Lausch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shurygalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shurygalo lands a nice knee to the body.
Shurygalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shurygalo lands an elbow just above Lausch 's eye.
That has opened up Bobby Lausch's cut even more.
Shurygalo landing knees to the head.
Shurygalo lands an elbow inside.
Shurygalo lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Bobby Lausch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shurygalo landing knees to the head.
Bobby Lausch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shurygalo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shurygalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Lausch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nolan Shurygalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demein Colette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colette comes to the cage accompanied by Numb Encore Remix. On his way into the cage it seems that Demein Colette has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Demein Colette seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demein Colette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li works the jab nicely.
It looks like Demein Colette has been cut.
Li fails with the takedown.
Colette misses with a few strikes there.
Li throws a head kick but Colette moves out of range.
Colette lands with a cross.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Colette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Colette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Colette's head.
Li shoots in and drives through. Colette sprawls well.
Demein Colette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
Colette scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colette.
Li looks gassed!
Colette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colette throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li throws a lazy head kick
and Colette counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colette fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Li misses
and Colette counters with a good low kick that Li was not able to check.
Colette throws a head kick that half lands.
Colette tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Li crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Colette - the referee stops the clock and Li gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Colette. Li manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colette.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Colette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colette counters with a nice uppercut.
Colette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colette dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colette.
Colette misses with a few strikes there.
Colette throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Colette.
Colette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colette is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Colette misses with the combination.
Chong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colette feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries for a takedown but Colette circles away easily
and Colette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Colette lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Colette comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li is rocked!
Colette lands a damaging elbow.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Colette finish him?
Colette has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Li - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Colette, and another! Li is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Demein Colette!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Dean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Collins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Dean's guard.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dean tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Dean gets the takedown into side control.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Collins keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dean trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Dean working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Collins's thigh. Collins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collins looks gassed!
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Deanis looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard.
Dean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is pushing down on Dean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dean is fighting to maintain full guard but Collins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Collins prevents Dean from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dean defending well though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Collins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rua tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Rua wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Rua controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Johnson postures up.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Jeffrey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua regains half guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rua's guard now.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jeffrey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wants to stand up but Johnson manages to regain full guard.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
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.
Rua tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jeffrey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Johnson postures up.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rua controlling the action here.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rua wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is controlling Rua's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rua's guard now.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Rua is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is working Rua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauricio Rua.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Territoire Hostile. Washington has chosen Such a Tragedy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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189 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Tony Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre closes the distance and pushes Washington back into the cage.
St Pierre misses with a body punch.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
St Pierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
St Pierre prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a right hand.
A short left from St Pierre.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from St Pierre.
Still in the clinch, St Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington looks gassed!
St Pierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
St Pierre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Pierre lands with a right to the head.
St Pierre lands with a light punch inside.
St Pierre is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from St Pierre.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. St Pierre obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre working Washington over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. St Pierre obliges.
Washington can't break the clinch.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for St Pierre.
St Pierre presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Pierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre is stalling here.
St Pierre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
St Pierre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
St Pierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Washington can't fight it off and eventually St Pierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Washington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St Pierre is working Washington over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre 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.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre gets a clinch.
St Pierre stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
St Pierre lands a body punch.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from St Pierre.
A right hook to the body lands for St Pierre.
St Pierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Matt St Pierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
A right hook to the body lands for St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a good knee to the midsection. Washington won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St Pierre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Pierre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
St Pierre is working Washington over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Washington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for St Pierre.
St Pierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Washington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
St Pierre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
St Pierre is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Washington is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Complete MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above - Maino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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123 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Complete MMA!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chase leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chase for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Chase scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chase stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chase is pushing MMA up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chase being controlled against the cage.
Chase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MMA backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MMA is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chase gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chase content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chase lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chase presses MMA against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chase is pushing MMA up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chase fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
MMA throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Chase.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chase wants to clinch.
MMA avoids the body shot from Chase.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming.
MMA drops his hands momentarily and Chase takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MMA throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but MMA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chase misses with an uppercut. MMA saw that one coming.
Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MMA slips a jab and a cross from Chase.
MMA has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MMA misses with a straight left.
Chase looks to land a left hand but MMA moved out of range nicely.
John Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MMA stalling in the clinch but Chase improves position.
Chase'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.
Chase scores with a hook to the body.
Chase throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chase takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Chase.
MMA thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase slips under a jab from MMA.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MMA throws a hook but Chase blocks it.
A cross from Chase lands.
MMA scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chase clinches up with MMA and pushes him back against the cage.
MMA being controlled against the cage.
Chase scores with a hook to the body.
Chase will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MMA up against the cage.
Chase lands a nice shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chase dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chase thows a body shot but no joy.
Chase keeps MMA at a distance using the push kick.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MMA fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from MMA. MMA gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance.
Chase scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chase is looking to clinch.
MMA is breathing heavily.
Chase swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MMA.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase wants to clinch.
MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
A right-left combo lands from Chase.
Chase moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Chase - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chase successfully pulls guard.
Chase manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MMA manages to get himself to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chase here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but MMA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chase tries to clinch there but MMA circles away.
MMA shoots for a double leg takedown but Chase sprawls well. He's pushed MMA's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Complete MMA.
MMA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MMA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chase drives through and clinches with MMA against the cage.
Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MMA walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase connects with a nice looking jab.
Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance.
Chase lands a nice looking body shot.
Chase fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MMA on the side of the head.
MMA takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chase lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chase scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MMA drops his hands momentarily and Chase takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Chase lands with a nice combination. MMA backs away looking to recover.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Chase slowing the pace effectively.
Chase scores with a hook to the body.
Chase lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chase lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Chase to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Chase.
Chase manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MMA is sitting in close to Chase's body. Chase has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! MMA is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, MMA is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chase.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Chase!
John Chase retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph T O Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Callahan has chosen More human than human - White Zombie as his entrance music. Joseph T O Callahan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph T O Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a leg kick but O Callahan moved away.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Callahan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but O Callahan pushes him off.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and O Callahan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Callahan.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Callahan throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind O Callahan 's knee.
Nate Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. O Callahan backs away looking to recover.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Callahan moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - O Callahan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into O Callahan's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Callahan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Callahan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Callahan.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and O Callahan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
O Callahan blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
O Callahan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes is looking to wear down O Callahan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
That's four 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.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
O Callahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
A shot to the body from O Callahan misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Callahan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
O Callahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Callahan wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
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 Nate Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. O Callahan moves away and avoids it.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
O Callahan slips a jab from Barnes.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses
and O Callahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Callahan blocks a jab.
O Callahan is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from O Callahan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and O Callahan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Callahan checks the leg kick.
Barnes lands the left hand.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
O Callahan throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
O Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Callahan counters with a big head kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks O Callahan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Callahan.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and O Callahan counters with a big head kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Callahan moves away.
O Callahan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
O Callahan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Callahan counters with an inside leg kick.
O Callahan avoids the body shot from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Callahan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Callahan counters with a head kick. That will keep Barnes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
O Callahan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph T O Callahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
O Callahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
O Callahan avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and O Callahan counters with a head kick. That will keep Barnes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but O Callahan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Callahan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Joseph T O Callahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Callahan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Callahan throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
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.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Callahan slips a straight right by Barnes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
O Callahan slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
O Callahan slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and O Callahan counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. O Callahan backs away looking to recover.
O Callahan throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Callahan.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
O Callahan walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
O Callahan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that O Callahan was not able to check.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by O Callahan.
O Callahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
O Callahan throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and O Callahan counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick but O Callahan sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Barnes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Swizz Beatz "It's Me snitches". A fine choice. The key to victory for Quentin Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Jackson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quentin Jackson!
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