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Resurrection 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Paulister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Ellen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Paulister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ellen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellen tries to clinch up but Paulister circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellen misses with a takedown attempt - Paulister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paulister clinches up against the cage.
Ellen avoids the elbow strike from Paulister, against the cage.
Paulister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ellen.
Ellen wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulister won't allow it.
Ellen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paulister lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paulister scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellen lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ellen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulister avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulister jumps into guard, dragging Ellen to the mat.
Ellen postures up.
Paulister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulister is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulister pulls Ellen in to control the position.
Ellen trying to control but Paulister is working from the bottom.
Paulister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ellen's guard.
Paulister wants to control from the top but Ellen keeps moving.
Paulister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulister has picked Ellen up and slammed him! Ellen can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulister manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ellen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ellen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Paulister's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paulister.
Ellen has hold of Paulister's hands but Paulister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellen trying to hold on to Paulister's head to control him but Paulister postures up.
Paulister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellen trying to control here.
Ellen looks gassed!
Paulister throws a strike but Ellen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ellen is trying to control the position but Paulister postures up.
Paulister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ellen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paulister clinches up against the cage.
Paulister has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ellen is trying to keep an underhook but Paulister manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paulister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellen defending well though.
Paulister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulister lands strikes from half guard.
Paulister lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paulister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellen trying to control from the bottom.
Ellen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulister trying to control the action but Ellen is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paulister connects with a nice short shot to Ellen's temple.
Ellen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paulister.
Ellen won't allow Paulister to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellen wants to clinch
and Paulister counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paulister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulister drops back looking for a leg! Ellen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellen manages to kick Paulister off! Paulister jumps back into Ellen's guard.
Ellen is controlling Paulister's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Paulister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paulister lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paulister misses with a takedown
and Ellen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ellen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Paulister tries to kick Ellen off but Ellen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ellen is breathing heavily.
Ellen tries to stand and escape but Paulister actually recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellen stopping the sweep attempt from Paulister.
Paulister throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ellen escapes and throws Paulister's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paulister can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Paulister is trying to improve his position.
Paulister stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ellen working away.
Paulister is trying to work for a sweep but Ellen has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ellen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulister counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ellen!
Paulister landing shots from mount.
Paulister looking to ground and pound but Ellen is blocking nicely.
Paulister content just to control the position here.
Paulister throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ellen blocking the ground and pound.
Paulister jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ellen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ellen and Paulister has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellen tries to improve position but can't.
Paulister with the ground and pound but Ellen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Paulister throwing shots but Ellen is blocking nicely.
Paulister is keen to just control but Ellen is a slippery customer.
Paulister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulister is thwarting Ellen's attempts to control the position.
Ellen won't allow Paulister to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Ellen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paulister holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paulister scores with a hook to the body.
Ellen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paulister presses Ellen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellen has had enough of the clinch but Paulister keeps him there for the moment.
Paulister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paulister wants the takedown. Ellen is fighting it off but Paulister persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ellen's guard against the cage.
Paulister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulister is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ellen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ellen has escaped and now he's on top!
Paulister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellen content to stall in guard here.
Paulister looking to control.
Ellen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ellen misses with a takedown
and Paulister counters with a shoot takedown. Ellen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulister is working Ellen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paulister wants to control from the top but Ellen keeps moving.
Paulister looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellen can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulister works his way into side control.
Paulister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulister is looking to take a break and control but Ellen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulister taking a break here but Ellen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ellen won't allow Paulister to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulister is thwarting Ellen's attempts to control the position.
Paulister scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paulister not doing much here.
Paulister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulister looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Paulister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paulister 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Paulister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tadeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Tadeski's chin.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Tadeski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tadeski swivels and escapes.
Silva tries to clinch but Tadeski is having none of it.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Tadeski tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tadeski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Tadeski gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tadeski is controlling him well.
Tadeski tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Tadeski trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tadeski tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadeski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tadeski is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tadeski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tadeski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Fuente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sanders!
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, Angel Fuente!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuente lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Fuente pushes him off.
Fuente lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fuente.
Fuente lands a jab to the nose.
Fuente throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fuente throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuente cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuente.
Fuente keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Fuente misses.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fuente throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuente lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuente lands a right hook to the body.
Fuente lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuente tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanders is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Fuente. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuente.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuente throws an overhand right that drops Sanders like a sack of potatoes! Fuente dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Fuente!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blanken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Blanken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blanken!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly looks for a takedown but Blanken sprawls well.
Blanken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blanken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Blanken didn't expect that.
Kelly thows a big elbow that misses.
Blanken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly lands a couple of digs.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blanken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blanken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly advances position into side control!
Kelly looks up at the clock and then as Blanken takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kelly smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blanken taking a bit of punishment here - Kelly scoring with strikes.
Blanken tries to improve position but can't.
Blanken looks gassed!
Kelly lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Kelly are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blanken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Kelly's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blanken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blanken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kelly works to advance to full mount. Blanken defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blanken's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Kelly.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Blanken to control.
Kelly with good strikes from the mount here!
Kelly landing strikes from the mount and Blanken is in trouble!
Kelly unloading with bombs!
Kelly punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kelly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kelly breaks from Blanken's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kelly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blanken is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Kelly.
Kelly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blanken?
Kelly raining down shots from the mount!
Kelly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Blanken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blanken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly cracks Blanken with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Blanken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blanken tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Blanken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly 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.
Kelly with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blanken can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount and Blanken is in trouble!
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanken shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Blanken didn't expect that.
Kelly lands a couple of elbows.
Blanken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly thows a big elbow that misses.
Kelly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly pushes down on Blanken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly slips a nice elbow through Blanken's hands, connecting with Blanken's forehead.
Blanken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Blanken dodges it nicely.
Blanken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Blanken dodges it nicely.
Josh Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blanken's head.
Blanken is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanken avoid being mounted?
Kelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanken defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blanken tries to clinch
so Kelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blanken throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blanken working a defensive guard here.
Kelly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard.
Kelly won't allow Blanken to get back to his feet.
Kelly distracts Blanken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kelly is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Blanken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly working some strikes from top position.
Blanken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanken can do to turn this around?
Blanken wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him.
Blanken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blanken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Blanken controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Kelly cracks Blanken with a solid left hand.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly working over Blanken with some ground and pound. Blanken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanken is looking to escape.
Blanken tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kelly working over Blanken with some ground and pound. Blanken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Kelly there.
Blanken taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Kelly there.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Blanken's head.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Blanken dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blanken with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blanken wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Blanken has hold of Kelly's hands but Kelly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kelly connects with a nice short shot to Blanken's temple.
Blanken is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Blanken is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Blanken's head.
Blanken tries to kick Kelly off but Kelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly slips a nice elbow through Blanken's hands, connecting with Blanken's forehead.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blanken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Kelly throwing shots but Blanken is blocking nicely.
Blanken wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blanken throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelly chips away with some ground and pound.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly won't allow Blanken to sweep him here.
Kelly postures up.
Blanken wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blanken closes the distance but Kelly moves to the side
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Blanken didn't expect that.
Kelly working some strikes from top position.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blanken wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Blanken has momentary wrist control but Kelly slips an elbow through the middle.
Kelly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blanken tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kelly in side control, throwing shots but Blanken defends.
Blanken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kelly lands a nice forearm strike.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
John Blanken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kelly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdoch McVickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amilcar Tefodam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amilcar Tefodam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Murdoch McVickers's chin.
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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, Murdoch McVickers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amilcar Tefodam!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tefodam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVickers doesn't seem bothered though.
Tefodam shoots in but no luck this time.
Amilcar Tefodam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVickers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tefodam.
Tefodam feints and as McVickers raises his hands in defense, Tefodam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McVickers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVickers pushes a forearm under Tefodam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tefodam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murdoch McVickers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Caines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caines's entrance music is Lose Yourself by Eminem. A fine choice. Johnathon Caines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnathon Caines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Melendez - just one landing.
Melendez works Caines's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.
Caines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez stalks Caines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caines's face. Caines staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Johnathon Caines has been cut.
Caines is breathing heavily.
Melendez throws a series of strikes that have Caines backpedaling.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Melendez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Melendez looks to land a combination. Caines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melendez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Caines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez scores with a jab to the head.
Melendez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caines's sensitive parts.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melendez!
Melendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez drives through and clinches with Caines against the cage.
Melendez tries to break free but Caines pushes him back against the cage.
Caines has Melendez pressed against the cage, preventing Melendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez works Caines's body with a nice hook.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
Caines takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melendez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caines takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Caines's guard.
Melendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melendez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caines looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
Melendez clinches up against the cage.
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Melendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melendez!
Danga de danga de dang - Melendez scores with a four punch combination!
Melendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez stalks Caines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caines's face. Caines staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caines chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melendez can pounce on him.
Melendez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melendez stalks Caines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caines's face. Caines staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Melendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caines avoids it really well and circles away.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Melendez scores with a four punch combination!
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Melendez both land. Nice combination.
Melendez works over Caines's head and body with a nice combination.
Melendez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melendez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caines takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Melendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Melendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caines has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Caines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez thumps Caines with a low kick.
Melendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melendez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Melendez scores with a four punch combination!
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Caines backs away looking to recover.
Melendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caines rather than just go for the knockout.
Melendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Melendez scores with a four punch combination!
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caines is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Melendez.
Melendez cracks the inside of Caines's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Melendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Caines's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Melendez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melendez.
Melendez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melendez digs a good body shot into Caines's ribs.
Melendez tries to bum rush Caines with a series of wild strikes but Caines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez throws a series of strikes that have Caines backpedaling.
Melendez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melendez forces Caines back against the cage and clinches.
Caines prevents Melendez from breaking the clinch.
Caines is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch but Caines keeps him there for the moment.
Caines has Melendez pressed against the cage, preventing Melendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch but Caines keeps him there for the moment.
Melendez is trying to break the clinch but Caines has him pressed against the cage.
Melendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melendez scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
Melendez lands a nice hook to Caines's body. Caines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melendez cracks Caines with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caines sprawls well. Caines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
Johnathon Caines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Caines takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez tries to bum rush Caines with a series of wild strikes but Caines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melendez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Melendez cracks Caines with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caines swivels and escapes.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnathon Caines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Melendez.
Melendez lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a series of strikes that have Caines backpedaling.
Melendez lands a glancing blow to the side of Caines's head.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Antonio Melendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melendez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melendez looks to land a combination. Caines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melendez clinches with his opponent.
Melendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caines has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Melendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.
Caines clinches but Melendez breaks the clinch
and Melendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melendez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melendez.
Melendez jabs Caines right on the nose. Caines blinks but takes it well.
Melendez scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Melendez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caines misses with a takedown
and Melendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Melendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Melendez.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Melendez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melendez stalks Caines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caines's face. Caines staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
Melendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caines circles away quickly and effectively.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looks to land a combination. Caines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melendez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caines can't do much from the bottom here.
Caines is trying to get back to his feet.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melendez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez looks to land a combination. Caines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caines. That did some damage!
Melendez throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Caines's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Caines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caines is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Melendez.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.
Melendez lands a jab to Caines's midsection.
Melendez throws a combination. Caines tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Melendez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melendez gets a takedown into half guard.
Melendez wants to stand but Caines has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Caines trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Melendez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
Melendez misses with a head kick.
Caines is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Melendez.
Melendez scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melendez!
Melendez throws a sloppy head kick and Caines moves out of range easily.
Melendez scores with a hook to the body. Caines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melendez throws a good cross that connects.
Melendez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez tries to stand but Caines is controlling from the bottom.
Melendez stands up from Caines's guard - Melendez perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez jabs at Caines's body.
Caines misses with a series of wild punches.
Melendez scores with a shot to the body.
Melendez scores with a three punch combo!
Melendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Antonio Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melendez scores with a shot to the body.
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Melendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Melendez stands up and beckons Caines to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caines throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melendez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melendez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
Melendez scores with a shot to the body.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Melendez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnathon Caines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caines stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melendez.
Caines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melendez lands with a nice body punch.
Melendez connects with a body shot.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Caines backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melendez. That's going to slow Caines down.
Melendez stalks Caines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caines's face. Caines staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caines is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Caines circles away and we're back to standing.
Caines throws an overhand right that lands on Melendez's shoulder, as Melendez tries to avoid the shot.
Melendez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caines.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Caines takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caines's waist but Caines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Melendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caines is pressing down on Melendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Melendez wanted to stand there but Caines had control of the position.
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Caines's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caines has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melendez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Melendez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Min Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Kemp (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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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Min Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isiah Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woo.
Kemp throws a nice head kick!
Kemp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kemp throws a head kick but Woo moves out of range.
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab lands there for Kemp.
Woo shoots for a takedown but Kemp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woo shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Min Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kemp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kemp stopping the sweep attempt from Woo.
Kemp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kemp scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo wants to sweep here but Kemp controlling him for the moment.
Kemp stands up over Woo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kemp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kemp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kemp passes Woo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woo trying to control from the bottom.
Woo is staying active underneath Kemp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kemp is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo is looking to improve his position.
Woo is trying to maintain the position but Kemp is very close to passing his half guard.
Kemp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kemp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kemp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kemp's back!
Kemp is trying to break free.
Woo wants to control but Kemp is keeping busy.
Kemp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp blocking the ground and pound.
Woo looking to control but Kemp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woo is breathing heavily.
Kemp is looking to improve his position but Woo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kemp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kemp is looking to improve his position but Woo isn't that keen on the idea.
Woo tries to control but Kemp wriggling away.
Kemp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kemp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kemp is looking for a sweep. Woo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kemp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woo's back!
Kemp throwing damaging strikes from the back! Woo could be in trouble here!
Woo can't escape the position.
Kemp punishes Woo with strikes from the back mount.
Kemp lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Woo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kemp's guard. Nice work there by Woo.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woo passes Kemp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kemp is controlling Woo's trapped leg to prevent Woo from advancing to side control.
Kemp works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Kemp 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.
Kemp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kemp scores with a nice body kick.
Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kemp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Woo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kemp counters with a nice body kick.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemp.
Woo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kemp tried to score with a low kick but Woo checks it.
Woo with a poor takedown
letting Kemp counter with a right hand.
Kemp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woo 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.
Kemp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kemp controlling his opponent.
Woo tries to lock up and control but Kemp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kemp has hold of Woo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Woo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Woo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Woo tries to lock up and control but Kemp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kemp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Woo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kemp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp landing shots from mount.
Kemp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Woo wants to control but Kemp is having none of it.
Kemp controlling his opponent.
Kemp is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Woo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Kemp!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La La (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hawkings - F*ck the Creationists. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, La La!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
La is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper gets through La's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper presses La against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper pushes La back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
La stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La up against the cage.
La misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper cracks La with a nice body shot.
La looks gassed!
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Cooper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sheldon Cooper.
La misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooper scores with a four punch combination!
Cooper rushes La and presses him up against the cage.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper pushes La back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Cooper is working La over against the cage.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
La working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
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!
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper stalling.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper has La pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La backwards.
La fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La La.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper has La pressed against the cage.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of La backwards.
La is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
La tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath La's ribcage. La let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of La backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Cooper.
A short left from Cooper.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
La has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with La's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooper. That's going to slow La down.
Cooper rushes La and presses him up against the cage.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of La's head.
La is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper is stalling here.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent La's takedown attempt.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
La is breathing heavily.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La or not.
Cooper stalling against the cage.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper cracks La with a nice body shot.
Cooper avoiding damage.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper works on La's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Cooper to work.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing La up against the cage.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper taking a breather.
Sheldon Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper pushes La back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cooper.
Cooper avoiding damage.
La tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing La back against the cage.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Cooper.
La is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La or not.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Las head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper cracks La with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing La up against the cage.
Cooper lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper has La pressed against the cage, preventing La from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
La wants to stall.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooper digs a right hand into La's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La's gas tank.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cooper.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
La's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper is stalling here.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
La letting Cooper take a breather here.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged La in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper is pushing La up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La backwards.
La is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Come on Cooper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
La takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
La goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooper gets a clinch.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of La backwards.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La up against the cage.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. La gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooper scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooper, right into the meat.
La La is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooper scores with a four punch combination!
Cooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper has La up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper'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.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Las head.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La looking to stall.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La La.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Cooper stalls.
La tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing La up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sheldon Cooper.
A good leg kick by Cooper.
Cooper clobbers La with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper sizes up La with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Sheldon Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper lands a jab to the nose.
Cooper thuds his right hand into La's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Cooper coming out on top.
La tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La can do to turn this around?
Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper cracks La with a good jab.
La on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La La has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper catches La with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Cooper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Hero. Rose has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A low kick from Rose is predictable there
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Rose shrugs it off.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Rose was not able to check.
Rose throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith cracks the inside of Rose's front leg.
Rose throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose clinches.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Rose.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
That's two 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.
Smith has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose stalling.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Rose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Rose throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Rose shrugs it off.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.
Rose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rose dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Derrick Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rose throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Rose works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Rose was not able to check.
Rose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Rose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rose works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rose content just to control the position here.
Rose thowing shots but they're missing.
Rose prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Rose looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Rose controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Rose isn't that keen on the idea.
Rose content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rose prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Derrick Rose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rose lands a head shot.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Rose is stalling here.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Rose is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Rose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rose manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose advances to mount.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rose content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith tries to hold on but Rose postures up.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Derrick Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to control but Rose is having none of it.
Rose prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Rose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Derrick Rose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Rose throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Rose.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose checks a leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Rose blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rose is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Rose.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Petkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Do the Time Warp Again. Brendan Mullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Mullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petkov wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
Petkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petkov trying to control from the bottom.
Petkov is trying to control but Mullen manages to pass to mount!
Petkov can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov holds on for dear life, controlling Mullen's posture momentarily.
Mullen content just to control the position here.
Petkov tries to hold on but Mullen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mullen wants to stand but Petkov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Petkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petkov wants to hold on but Mullen pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petkov looking for submissions off his back.
Petkov is holding on to half guard well.
Mullen prevents Petkov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petkov trying to control here.
Mullen decides to return to a standing position.
Mullen shoots in and bounces Petkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mullen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Mullen dominated that round.
That's time! Mullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Petkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petkov trying to control the position.
Petkov looking for a guillotine here but Mullen defends easily.
Petkov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullen is aware though and is defending well.
Petkov looking to control.
Mullen gets to his feet. Petkov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Petkov leaves Mullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petkov cracks Mullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mullen feints and as Petkov raises his hands in defense, Mullen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mullen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mullen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Petkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mullen wants to stand but Petkov has his arm trapped.
Petkov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petkov trying to control but Mullen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Petkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Mullen gets his hands free.
Petkov tries to escape the position.
Petkov breaks Mullen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mullen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mullen avoids the body shot from Petkov.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Petkov!
Petkov is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Mullen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mullen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen gets to his feet - Petkov follows without any prompting.
Jab by Petkov.
Petkov misses with a double jab.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Petkov.
Petkov shoots in and bounces Mullen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkov won't allow Mullen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
Petkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brendan Mullen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Petkov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Petkov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mullen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Petkov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Petkov!
Peter Petkov is the new bantamweight champion!
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