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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Afraid. Zork has chosen Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Zork!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Zork.
McDaniel slips a jab from Zork.
Zork throws a hook to the side of McDaniel's head but McDaniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zork looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zork throws a jab when McDaniel was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zork.
Nice uppercut lands for Zork. That snapped McDaniel's head back.
Sal Zork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zork throws a big shot that misses.
McDaniel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zork.
Zork scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Craig McDaniel has been cut.
Zork lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McDaniel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zork dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sal Zork!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Grello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Heath's choice of entrance music: Asche zu Asche. Will Grello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Grello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grello scores with a hook to the body. Heath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heath avoids the body shot from Grello.
Grello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Grello.
Grello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grello throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grello fails to land with a series of punches.
Grello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Grello throws a shot from downtown. Heath moves away and avoids it.
Grello throws a right hand that Heath ducks under and follows up with a left that Heath also avoids with ease.
Grello misses with a wild body shot.
Heath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grello.
Grello throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Grello as Heath shoots in.
Heath gets the takedown into side control.
Grello is looking for a sweep.
Heath wants to control but Grello is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grello tries to bench press Heath off him but Heath keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Heath is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Heath with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Heath can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grello is looking to escape.
Heath controlling from the full mount.
Grello looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Grello is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Heath wants to control the pace but Grello is squirming around nicely.
Grello tries to hold on but Heath pushes him away.
Heath tries to control but Grello wriggling away.
Grello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heath can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grello is looking to escape.
Grello is trying to escape the mount but Heath keeps good control and instead manages to take Grello's back.
Heath is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Heath working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath keeps control of the position as Grello tries to break free.
Heath not allowing Grello to control his hands.
Grello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grello trying to control the hands but Heath won't let him.
Grello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heath's guard. Nice work there by Grello.
Grello gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heath has a takedown stuffed.
Grello misses with a wild body shot.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Grello swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Grello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Will Grello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Heath.
Grello lands a nice shot that snaps Heath's head back.
It looks like Uriah Heath has been cut.
Grello takes a swing at Heath's ribcage but misses.
Heath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heath slips under a jab from Grello.
Grello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grello wants it to stay on the feet.
Grello lands with an uppercut that bounces Heath off the cage and back into rage.
Grello digs a good hook to Heath's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Grello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Heath's cut.
That's time! Grello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heath throws a head kick but Grello moves out of range.
Grello leaves Heath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grello misses with a looping left.
A big left from Grello misses.
Heath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heath preventing the sweep.
Grello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heath!
Heath is looking to get to half guard.
Grello content just to control the position here.
Grello punching from mount but Heath doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grello wants to control the pace but Heath is squirming around nicely.
Grello throws some wild stikes that Heath manages to avoid easily.
Grello stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Grello stuns Heath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grello just misses with a punch to the body.
Grello just misses with a punch to the body.
Grello throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heath shoots in looking for a takedown. Grello tries to sprawl out of it but Heath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grello is able to avoid easily.
Grello 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.
Heath shoots for a takedown but Grello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Grello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Heath.
Grello thows a leg kick but Heath checks it
and Heath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heath is working away from the top position though.
Grello is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Heath is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Grello looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath trying to control the action but Grello is working from the bottom.
Heath wants to pass the guard but Grello is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grello 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.
Grello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Heath trying to control but Grello is working from the bottom.
Grello has Heath pulled in close to control his posture.
Heath wants to control from the top but Grello keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heath counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grello's guard now.
Heath is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from Grello.
Grello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heath manages to get himself to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uriah Heath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uriah Heath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big left from Grello misses.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grello.
Grello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heath dodges the punch combination from Grello.
Heath fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grello. Heath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grello is fending him off so far but Heath persists. Nope, Grello circles away and we're back to standing.
Will Grello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Heath.
Grello misses with a two punch combination.
Heath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grello misses the body punch
and Heath counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Heath feints and as Grello raises his hands in defense, Heath changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heath wants to control from the top but Grello keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath preventing the sweep.
Heath trying to control but Grello is working from the bottom.
Grello has control of Heath's left arm, preventing Heath from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath won't allow Grello to sweep him here.
Grello wants to stand but Heath is controlling the position.
Grello has Heath pulled in close to control his posture.
Heath wants to control from the top but Grello keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Grello misses.
Grello catches Heath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grello is looking to wear down Heath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heath on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heath decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grello trying to control here.
Heath passes into side control, despite Grello's attempt to control the position.
Heath trying to control the action but Grello is working from the bottom.
Heath is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grello stops Heath from passing to mount.
Heath wants to control but Grello is keeping him busy.
Grello holding on.
Grello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grello can't do much from the bottom here.
Heath tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Uriah Heath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grello is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grello misses with a low kick as Heath jumps back.
Grello checks a low kick from Heath.
Heath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grello is fending him off so far but Heath persists. Nope, Grello circles away and we're back to standing.
Heath fails with a takedown attempt.
Grello scoring well with a low kick there.
Will Grello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Grello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heath throws a leg kick
letting Grello counter with a right hand.
Grello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heath shoots in for a takedown but Grello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grello with a hook.
Heath is rocked!
Grello drops Heath with a naaaaasty hook - Heath is in real trouble here! Grello dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Grello!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Livingston is looking to get back to full guard here but Flanders has managed to pass to side control instead.
Flanders controlling the position easily from mount.
Livingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flanders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Livingston is trying to escape the mount.
Livingston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston is trying desperately to improve position.
Flanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flanders controlling his opponent.
Livingston is trying to escape the mount.
Flanders content just to control the position here.
Livingston tries to lock up and control but Flanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flanders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flanders prevents Livingston from getting the reversal.
Flanders controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ned Flanders just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flanders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Livingston's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders postures up.
Flanders advances to half guard.
Flanders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Livingston looking for submissions off his back.
Flanders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flanders tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Livingston.
Flanders is pressing down on Livingston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Livingston is holding on for now.
Flanders controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Livingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flanders controlling his opponent.
Livingston is looking to improve his position but Flanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Flanders controlling the pace for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Flanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Livingston is retaining full guard.
Livingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Livingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flanders content to stall in guard here.
Livingston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flanders has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flanders in particular looking to stall.
Flanders seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Livingston for as long as he can get away with.
Livingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flanders trying to control the pace.
Flanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flanders looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ned Flanders just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Livingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanders defends it easily.
Flanders controlling from the top position.
Flanders content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders wants to stand but Livingston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Flanders looking to pass the guard.
Flanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Livingston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flanders is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ned Flanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flanders looking to pass the guard.
Flanders's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Livingston has his foot on Flanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanders works his way back into a safe position though.
Livingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Livingston looking for a guillotine here but Flanders defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Flanders dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Flanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Flanders controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ned Flanders just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Livingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Flanders counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flanders has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted.
Flanders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Livingston is trying to keep Flanders in close.
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.
Flanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Livingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanders defends well.
Livingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanders defends well.
Livingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flanders's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ned Flanders just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flanders pushes down on Livingston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Livingston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Livingston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Livingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flanders is one step ahead there.
Ned Flanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flanders has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanders defends it easily.
Flanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Livingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flanders slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Flanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flanders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Flanders!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filthy McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNasty's entrance music is Burn it to the ground-Nickelback. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filthy McNasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva working for a triangle but McNasty defends it easily.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva keeping full guard, as McNasty tries to pass.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but McNasty defends easily.
Silva working for a triangle but McNasty defends it easily.
Silva working for a triangle but McNasty defends it easily.
McNasty passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. McNasty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
McNasty prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNasty pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looks gassed!
McNasty drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
McNasty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McNasty is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty prevents Silva from improving his position.
McNasty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. McNasty eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNasty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNasty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is working for a kimura but McNasty is defending it quite comfortably.
McNasty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but McNasty defends the submission attempt.
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.
McNasty tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
McNasty won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McNasty gets back to full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but McNasty is keeping the position.
Silva stands and throws McNasty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNasty, who protects the arm well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva misses with an uppercut. McNasty saw that one coming.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McNasty fails to land with a series of punches.
McNasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNasty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNasty.
McNasty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McNasty takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNasty throws a head kick that misses.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNasty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNasty backs up against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to slow McNasty down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tests McNasty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but McNasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNasty throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but McNasty seems unphased.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McNasty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNasty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McNasty. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Silva.
McNasty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McNasty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McNasty. That did some damage!
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks McNasty with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by McNasty misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Filthy McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva cracks McNasty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNasty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNasty walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
McNasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filthy McNasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thumps McNasty with a low kick.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNasty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNasty's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva lands a high kick!
McNasty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva clobbers McNasty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva cracks the inside of McNasty's front leg.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva lands a head shot.
McNasty takes one to the side of the head.
McNasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva swinging wildly here.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through McNasty's defenses.
McNasty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McNasty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva dips to his left and cracks McNasty with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
McNasty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
A head kick from Silva lands but McNasty takes it in his stride.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva scores with a jab. McNasty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva feints and then cracks McNasty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNasty down.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva cracks McNasty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva has McNasty up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped McNasty in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNasty's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands an elbow inside that McNasty shrugs off.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into McNasty's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
McNasty is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped McNasty in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
McNasty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
McNasty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but McNasty seems unphased.
McNasty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNasty.
A big right from Silva misses.
McNasty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNasty's hands.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
McNasty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Silva.
McNasty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McNasty throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and McNasty moves out of range easily.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva cracks the inside of McNasty's front leg.
Jab by Silva.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva misses with a head kick.
McNasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a series of punches but McNasty avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a hook but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty misses with a two punch combination.
Silva is looking to slow McNasty down with leg kicks.
Jab from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints and then cracks McNasty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNasty down.
Silva feints and then cracks McNasty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNasty down.
Silva punishes McNasty's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNasty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
McNasty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
McNasty tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands an elbow inside that McNasty shrugs off.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNasty's defenses.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped McNasty in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McNasty takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped McNasty in his tracks for a moment.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McNasty blocks with his arms.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McNasty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNasty's defenses.
McNasty tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
McNasty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a triangle but McNasty pushes his legs off easily.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNasty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McNasty stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McNasty works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McNasty.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Filthy McNasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McNasty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNasty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McNasty tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McNasty throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
McNasty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McNasty takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNasty takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva with a jab.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hommis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hinuri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Hommis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hommis wants to clinch.
Hinuri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hommis circles away.
Hommis has Hinuri up against the cage in a clinch.
Hinuri tries to land a knee to the head but Hommis blocks with his arms.
Hinuri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hinuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Hommis avoids the damage to the body.
Hinuri trying to land knees to the body.
Hommis lands a body punch.
Hinuri trying to land knees to the body.
Hommis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hinuri prevents Hommis from breaking the clinch.
Hinuri tries for a takedown but Hommis manages to get underhooks.
Dick Hommis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hinuri.
Hommis pushes Hinuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hommis avoiding damage as Hinuri throws knees to the body.
A short right from Hommis.
Hinuri blocking some punches.
Hinuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hommis.
Hommis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hommis prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hinuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hinuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hommis is defending well for now.
Hinuri looks gassed!
Hommis has a couple of punches blocked by Hinuri.
Hommis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hinuris head.
Hommis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hommis working hard to break the clinch.
Hommis is trying to break the clinch but Hinuri has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommis avoiding damage as Hinuri throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hinuri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hommis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hinuri pulls guard successfully.
Hinuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hommis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hommis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hinuri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hommis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hommis throws a right hand that Hinuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Hinuri also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Hinuri or perhaps it was just good defense by Hommis which made him look bad.
Hommis wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hommis scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hommis.
Hinuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hommis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinuri.
Hinuri tries for a takedown but Hommis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hommis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hommis throws a right and a left that Hinuri avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hommis.
Hommis clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hinuri.
Hommis throws a head punch that misses.
Hinuri slows down the pace here.
Hommis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hommis lands a right hand.
Hommis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hinuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hommis connects with a nice looking jab.
Hinuri shoots in looking for a takedown. Hommis tries to sprawl out of it but Hinuri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hommis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis tries to clinch up.
Hommis has managed to clinch.
Hinuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hommis.
Hommis pushes Hinuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hinuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hommis is defending well for now.
Hinuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hommis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
Hinuri tries to break free but Hommis pushes him back against the cage.
Hommis breaks from the clinch.
Hommis stuffs the takedown attempt from Hinuri. Hinuri gets slowly back to his feet.
Hommis drives through and clinches with Hinuri against the cage.
Hommis lands a shoulder strike.
Hinuri breaks from the clinch.
Dick Hommis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hommis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hommis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hommis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hommis avoiding damage as Hinuri throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hommis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hommis.
Hommis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hommis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hinuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hommis gets through Hinuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hommis lands a right hand.
Hommis breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Hommis.
Hinuri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hinuri closes the distance and clinches up with Hommis, looking for a takedown. Hinuri pushes Hommis against the cage but Hommis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hommis wants to clinch up but Hinuri keeps it at a distance.
Hinuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hommis throws a series of strikes that have Hinuri backpedaling.
Hommis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hinuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Hommis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hommis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinuri trying to land knees to the body.
Hommis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hommis.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hommis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hinuri manages to break the clinch.
Dick Hommis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hommis scores with a hook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hommis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hinuri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hommis swivels and escapes.
Hommis closes the distance and clinches.
Hommis gets through Hinuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hinuri connects with a knee to the head.
Hommis digs a right hand underneath Hinuri's ribcage. Hinuri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hommis lands with a short shot to the head.
Hommis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hinuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hommis.
Hinuri breaks the clinch.
Hommis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hommis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hommis.
Hinuri tries for a takedown but Hommis manages to get underhooks.
Hinuri is trying to break the clinch but Hommis has him pressed against the cage.
Hinuri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hommis regains guard immediately.
Hommis wants to stand and escape but Hinuri is having none of it.
Hinuri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hinuri is breathing heavily.
Hinuri won't allow Hommis to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hommis. No joy for Hinuri on that attempt.
Dick Hommis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hinuri.
A shot to de liver by Hommis. Beautiful body shot.
Hommis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hommis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinuri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hommis.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hommis.
Hommis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hinuri takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Hommis.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hommis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hommis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hommis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hommis wants to get back to striking at distance but Hinuri won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri stalling in the clinch but Hommis improves position.
Hinuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hommis is defending well for now.
Hinuri missing with knees to the body.
Hommis scores with a shot to the side of Hinuri's head.
Hommis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hommis moves into the clinch successfully.
Hommis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hinuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Hommis avoids the damage to the body.
Hommis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hommis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hommis as Hinuri tries to tie him up.
Hinuri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hommis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hommis wants to clinch.
Hommis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hinuri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hommis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hinuri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hommis prevents Hinuri from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hommis keeps working.
Hinuri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hommis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hommis wants to get back to his feet.
Hinuri is looking to take a break and control but Hommis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hommis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Hinuri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hinuri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hommis tries to clinch there but Hinuri circles away.
Hommis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hinuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hommis clinches with his opponent.
Hommis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hommis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
Hommis misses with the head strike.
Hommis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hinuri tries to score a body lock takedown but Hommis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hommis scores with a shoulder strike.
Hommis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hinuri.
Nice body punch from Hommis - that landed with a thud.
Hommis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hinuri or not.
Hommis pushes Hinuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hommis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hommis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hinuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hinuri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hinuri is looking for a kimura but Hommis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hinuri to get the leverage.
Hommis wants to get back to his feet.
Hinuri seems to be looking for submissions.
Hommis is not content to let Hinuri control the position.
Hinuri is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hinuri tries to pass to full mount but Hommis defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommis wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hommis lands a lovely overhand right.
Hommis is looking to clinch.
Hinuri fails with a takedown attempt.
Hommis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hinuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hommis moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hinuri.
Hommis gets through Hinuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hommis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Hinuri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hinuri is trying to force a seperation but Hommis has the dominant position.
Hommis lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Hommis.
Hommis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hommis.
Hommis lands a body punch.
Hinuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hommis avoids it.
Hommis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hommis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
Hinuri tries a knee to the head but Hommis blocks it.
Hinuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Hommis won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hommis.
A short uppercut from Hommis.
Hommis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Hommis.
Hinuri missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hommis.
Hommis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hinuri takes a shot to the head.
Hommis prevents the takedown attempt.
Hommis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
Dick Hommis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hommis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hommis on the inside.
Hommis lands an uppercut.
Hinuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hommis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hommis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hinuri backwards.
Hommis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick Hommis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hommis moves in looking to clinch but Hinuri pushes him off.
Hinuri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hommis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hinuri fails to land the takedown.
Dick Hommis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hinuri.
Hinuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hommis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hinuri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hommis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hommis moves into the clinch.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hommis throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hommis on the inside.
Hommis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Hommis.
Hinuri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hommis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hinuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Hommis gets an underhook and turns Hinuri into the cage.
A short left from Hommis.
A nice left hand lands by Hommis.
Hinuri misses with a knee strike.
Hommis lands with a light punch inside.
Hommis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommis darts in and clinches Hinuri up against the cage.
Hommis lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hommis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hommis.
Hinuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hommis is defending well for now.
Hommis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hinuris head.
Hommis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hinuri shoots in and drives through. Hommis sprawls well.
Jack Hinuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hommis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hommis closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Hommis.
Hommis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hinuri.
Hommis tries to clinch up.
Hommis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hinuri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hommis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hinuri on the side of the head.
Hommis scores with a sloppy right hand. Hinuri should have avoided that one.
Hommis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Hommis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hommis, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Hommis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Hurt as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
211 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
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20
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Atom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith defending well as Atom loads up on a big left hand.
Atom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith swings for the body but Atom moves out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Atom avoids the punch easily.
Atom throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Atom.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atom.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Atom.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atom's head.
Atom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Atom moved out of range.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atom.
Atom moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atom slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Atom is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Atom tries to tie him up.
A short left from Atom.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Atom had a free shot at his head there.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Smith misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atom.
Smith throws a hook but Atom blocks it.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Atom slips the punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Atom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atom moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Atom saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Atom feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Atom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atom pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atom is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Atom misses with a strike from the bottom.
Atom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Atom is keeping him busy.
Smith takes a little break here. Atom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Atom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith controlling the action here.
Atom looking for submissions off his back.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Atom tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atom kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Atom moved away.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Atom.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Atom.
Atom misses with a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Atom.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atom.
Atom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Atom moved out of range.
Atom moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Atom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to stall but Atom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Atom stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Atom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Atom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atom keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atom has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Atom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Atom.
Atom stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam Atom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Atom shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Atom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Atom is defended easily by Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atom.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Atom ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Atom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a series of punches but Atom moves out of range.
Atom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Atom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Atom slips the punch.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atom tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Atom's ribs.
Austin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atom throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atom walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Atom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Atom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Atom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tests Atom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atom is rocked!
Atom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Atom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smith knocks Atom out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as The Motions enters the cage!
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23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Motions!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Motions throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Motions.
Joe Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motions looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Motions connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motions throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Motions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Motions counters with a crisp right hand that drops Evans! Motions lets Evans back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Evans is rocked!
It looks like Joe Evans has been cut.
Evans blocks a jab.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Motions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Motions throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Motions drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Evans's head, knocking him out cold! Motions is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Motions!
The Motions is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Nick Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
192 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Woodcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woodcock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Woodcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Woodcock digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Woodcock checks a leg kick.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woodcock moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Woodcock avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws and low kick but Woodcock moves out of range easily.
Thompson tries to move into range but Woodcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woodcock digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Woodcock lands a body shot.
Woodcock clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Woodcock works the jab nicely.
Woodcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
Woodcock cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Woodcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woodcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Woodcock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Woodcock avoids it.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Woodcock moved away.
Woodcock avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Good exchange - Woodcock coming out on top.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodcock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woodcock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Woodcock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Woodcock getting side control.
Woodcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodcock uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Woodcock wants to take Thompson's back here but Thompson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Woodcock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Woodcock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson tries to hold on but Woodcock postures up.
Woodcock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!
Thompson is not content to let Woodcock control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woodcock tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is not content to let Woodcock control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woodcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woodcock shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson throws a head kick but Woodcock moves out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch but Woodcock moves out of range.
Thompson leaves Woodcock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Woodcock saw that one coming.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
Woodcock lands a jab to the head.
Woodcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodcock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Woodcock lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson keeps Woodcock at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodcock works the jab nicely.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woodcock.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Woodcock.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like James Woodcock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a push kick but Woodcock slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Woodcock avoids it.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woodcock has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Woodcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Woodcock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Woodcock is avoiding it.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woodcock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Woodcock moves his leg out of the way.
Woodcock checks a low kick from Thompson.
Woodcock cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woodcock scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Woodcock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woodcock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is trying to buck Woodcock off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Woodcock tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Woodcock trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Woodcock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Woodcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Woodcock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Woodcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woodcock throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson feints and then cracks Woodcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woodcock down.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Woodcock connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Woodcock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Woodcock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson pushes Woodcock off looking to stand but Woodcock dives back in and keeps control.
Woodcock seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woodcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Woodcock is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Woodcock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Woodcock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Woodcock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woodcock on the ground.
Woodcock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Woodcock is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Woodcock looking for a submission but Thompson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Woodcock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woodcock has Thompson in his guard.
Woodcock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCracken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by McCracken.
McCracken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
McCracken thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko misses the body punch
and McCracken counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at McCracken to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. McCracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCracken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. McCracken didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps McCracken's head back.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko cracks McCracken with an open hand slap.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko blocks the body kick.
Emelianenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
McCracken slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. McCracken should have avoided that one.
McCracken misses with an uppercut.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken throws a body kick that misses.
Emelianenko cracks McCracken with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a combination that misses
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Emelianenko swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but McCracken is out of range.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCracken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCracken looks gassed!
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCracken misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a left and a right that send McCracken crashing to the mat, dazed. Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McCracken is rocked!
Emelianenko fakes the body blow, causing McCracken to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McCracken goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Emelianenko!
Aleksander Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Roe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Cain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roe showed some decent athleticism there.
Roe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cain is refusing to be controlled, as Roe sits in half guard.
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. Roe connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Roe has control of the leg.
Cain trying to control but Roe postures up.
Roe winds up and cracks Cain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cain is looking for a sweep. Roe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Roe has control of the leg.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain is pressing down on Roe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roe is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain trying to control the position.
Roe is in close to Cain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Roe is proving a slippery customer.
Roe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but Roe defends easily.
Roe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain is looking for a triangle but Roe pushes his legs off easily.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roe is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roe.
Cain scores with a jab to the head.
Roe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cain wants to control but Roe postures up.
Cain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cain has hold of Roe's hands but Roe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cain actively working from the bottom here.
Roe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Roe connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple.
Roe trying to control from half guard but Cain is working away.
Roe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain tries to roll over but Roe keeps him under control.
Cain looking for submissions off his back.
Roe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
Roe avoids the attempt from Cain to control.
Cain is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roe landing strikes from the mount.
Roe unloading with bombs!
Cain throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roe. What's that going to do exactly?
Cain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roe working a defensive guard here.
Cain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain trying to control but Roe is working from the bottom.
Roe 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Roe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roe dives in and grabs Cain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes down on Roe's head and hops out.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Roe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roe gets slowly back to his feet.
Roe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roe off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Roe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cain stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Cain.
Cain misses with a body kick.
Roe has a takedown stuffed.
Cain lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Roe ducks down to avoid it.
Cain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roe looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain advances to mount.
Cain trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
Cain avoids the attempt from Roe to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain misses with a head shot.
Cain trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
Cain working for a guillotine from mount but Roe is in no mood to give up.
Roe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roe is squirming around, avoiding Cain's attempts to control the action.
Cain wants to finish this one by submission but Roe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cain.
Roe is trying desperately to improve position.
Roe regains half guard.
Roe is refusing to be controlled, as Cain sits in half guard.
Roe is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roe avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cain goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Roe turns into him and now he's in Cain's guard.
Roe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cain is looking for a triangle but Roe pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cain keeping full guard, as Roe tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roe lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Roe is retaining full guard.
Cain won't allow Roe to sweep him here.
Roe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
Cain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but Roe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roe is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position.
Roe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cain moves into full guard.
Roe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roe preventing the sweep.
Roe throwing strikes but missing.
Roe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roe thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Cain misses.
Roe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roe scores with a hook.
Cain thows a body shot but no joy.
Cain slaps away a takedown attempt from Roe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roe lands a head shot.
Roe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Roe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Roe wants to pass the guard but Cain is defending well.
Cain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cain.
Cain looking for a triangle here. Roe is fighting it but it looks tight! Cain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scott Cain!
Scott Cain is the new lightweight champion!
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