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QFC Tournament 842 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Motts (ranked 6240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Thompson (ranked 3847 p4p, 182 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Motts, which made it look bad.
Motts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Motts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Motts working some strikes from top position.
Motts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Motts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Motts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Motts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts throws a big right hand that misses.
Motts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Motts 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.
Motts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Motts distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Motts forces his way into 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. Motts connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Motts controlling the pace.
Thompson is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson is looking to control Motts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Motts connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Motts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson trying to control here.
Motts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson has hold of Motts's hands but Motts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Motts postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Motts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Motts pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Motts 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.
Motts working Thompson over with strikes.
Motts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson wants to control but Motts is having none of it.
Motts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Motts controlling the position easily from mount.
Motts with the ground and pound from mount.
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts unloading with bombs!
Motts has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Motts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
Motts controlling from the full mount.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Motts isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson tries to hold on but Motts postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Motts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Motts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Motts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts controlling the action here.
Motts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Motts is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Motts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Motts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Motts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Ford (ranked 6135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Chase (ranked 6148 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DEAMN - Sign. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pancho Chase!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Chase's guard.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Chase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase is trying to keep Ford in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ford works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard.
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase 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.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford working some strikes from top position.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford prevents Chase from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Ford lands a couple of digs.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford stands up over Chase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chase wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Chase.
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chase's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford working Chase over with strikes.
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Chase is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chase avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Ford in his half guard.
Chase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?
Ford is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford passes into half guard.
James Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ford lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ford.
Ford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Ford.
Ford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chase on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ford slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Ford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Ford in his half guard.
Ford passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chase taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ford lands a heavy elbow.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chase is bucking up trying to escape but Ford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chase taking shots to the head.
Ford breaks from Chase's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ford dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ford with a couple of short strikes.
Ford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chase's face.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ford is landing with some decent strikes but Chase is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ford working Chase over with strikes here.
Ford with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ford landing strikes from the mount and Chase is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Chase that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ford cracks Chase with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford raining down shots from the mount!
Ford lands a big shot there that rocks Chase but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ford landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ford landing shots from mount.
Ford lands a couple of good shots and Chase has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ford lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chase's head.
Ford landing with strikes.
Ford looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Chase is taking damage to the body and head.
Ford cracks Chase with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chase from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Ford is landing with strikes. Chase can't take much more of this.
Ford is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ford gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ford gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ford apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ford 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily.
Chase throws a good cross that connects.
Ford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Chase now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ford grinds an elbow into Chase's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chase is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ford lands an elbow.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chase some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with punches from side control.
Ford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chase is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chase is trying to improve his position.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford lands a nice forearm strike.
Chase takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase taking a bit of punishment here - Ford scoring with strikes.
Chase taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chase takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford scoring with punches and elbows.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Chase takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chase taking a bit of punishment here - Ford scoring with strikes.
Ford working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chase takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Chase is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chase takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chase is trying to get back to half guard.
Chase is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Chase tries to improve position but can't.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford cracks Chase with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with punches from side control.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ford landing a few strikes.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford is working Chase over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ford lands a few punches from side control.
Ford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
Ford working the body and head with strikes.
Ford working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Chase wants to control but Ford postures up.
Pancho Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford looks up at the clock and then as Chase takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chase taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for James Ford!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James Ford!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for James Ford!
James Ford wins by unanimous decision!
James Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 6134 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrick Banks (ranked 3810 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kygo ft. Ellie Goulding - Summer Love. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerrick Banks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
Banks is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Banks misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banks throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Banks pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banks is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Banks looks winded!
Banks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banks is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Banks's guard.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerrick Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Banks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Banks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Banks is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jerrick Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jon Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Banks (ranked 3811 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mansa Musa (ranked 5975 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mansa Musa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks with a poor takedown
and Musa counters with a nice leg kick.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Musa is just out of range.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banks moves into the clinch.
Musa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musa is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, if Banks 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Musa's side.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Musa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Musa swivels and escapes.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Musa defends well and Banks ends up having to push Musa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Musa defends it nicely.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks moves into the clinch.
Musa is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Musa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks tries to clinch up but Musa circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Musa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Musa flicks out a counter leg kick but Banks steps away.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice sprawl there from Musa as Banks shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Musa pushes him off.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Musa pushes him off.
Musa staying out of range there.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Musa gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Musa breaks from the clinch.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Musa is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Musa circles away and we're back to standing.
Musa blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Musa defends it nicely.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musa leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks moves into the clinch.
Musa has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks prevents Musa from breaking the clinch.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banks's knee momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Musa. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa, which made it look bad.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Musa sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Musa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musa feints a counter leg kick.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Musa gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Musa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Musa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks throws a wild body kick that Musa sees coming a mile off.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Musa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Musa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks tries to clinch but Musa moves away
and Musa counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musa as he avoids it easily.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musa counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mansa Musa 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musa tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musa to the ground. Musa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Musa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musa but Musa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Musa sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musa feints a counter leg kick.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Musa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Musa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks throws a low kick, looking for Musa's leg but Musa calmly moves out of range.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Musa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks throws a chopping leg kick but Musa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Musa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Musa counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Musa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
John Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mansa Musa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Musa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mansa Musa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Mansa Musa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Mansa Musa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Parker Jones (ranked 6115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Santos (ranked 6279 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santos is rocked!
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Santos with a big uppercut! Santos tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Santos to the mat! Santos covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Parker Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julz Asug (ranked 3890 p4p, 184 weight class) and Jimmy Duncan (ranked 6182 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julz Asug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asug tries to clinch but Duncan is having none of it.
Asug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duncan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Asug has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duncan after a bit of a struggle.
Duncan jumps guard and drags Asug to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duncan pulls Asug in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asug preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asug wants to stand but Duncan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asug doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asug manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asug stops Duncan from standing up.
Duncan wants to sweep here but Asug controlling him for the moment.
Duncan scores with a short punch from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duncan is on top in guard.
Asug can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duncan controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asug looking for subs off his back but Duncan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duncan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asug has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asug is looking for a sweep. Duncan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duncan working over Asug with some ground and pound. Asug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duncan controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Asug's hands, connecting with Asug's forehead.
Duncan is controlling the pace.
Duncan works his way into full mount!
Duncan controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looking to finish Asug with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asug!
Duncan controlling the position easily from mount.
Duncan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asug is in a horrible position here. Duncan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Duncan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duncan takes the fight into the clinch.
Duncan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duncan wants the takedown. Asug is fighting it off but Duncan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asug's guard against the cage.
Asug is wriggling around but Duncan manages to pass to half guard.
Duncan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asug!
Jimmy Duncan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duncan controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asug tries to improve his position but instead Duncan has taken his back!
Duncan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Duncan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Asug! Can he survive? No! He's out! Duncan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Duncan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alec Zhang Xiao (ranked 5996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Nelson (ranked 6103 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alec Zhang Xiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Zhang Xiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Zhang Xiao's leg but Zhang Xiao calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhang Xiao.
Zhang Xiao closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Zhang Xiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhang Xiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Zhang Xiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson rushes Zhang Xiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zhang Xiao gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhang Xiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhang Xiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhang Xiao tries to get out of the position.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhang Xiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhang Xiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zhang Xiao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhang Xiao blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Zhang Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang Xiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zhang Xiao moves out of range.
Zhang Xiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhang Xiao swivels and escapes.
Zhang Xiao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and Zhang Xiao ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhang Xiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang Xiao has a takedown stuffed.
Alec Zhang Xiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhang Xiao is breathing heavily.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson darts in and clinches Zhang Xiao up against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhang Xiao as he avoids it easily.
Zhang Xiao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhang Xiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zhang Xiao trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Zhang Xiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhang Xiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhang Xiao wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Nelson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhang Xiao is looking to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Zhang Xiao shakes it off.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Zhang Xiao keeps it at a distance.
Zhang Xiao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhang Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Zhang Xiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang Xiao can't get the takedown.
Zhang Xiao stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nelson.
Zhang Xiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zhang Xiao sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Zhang Xiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eddie Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang Xiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Zhang Xiao moves out of range easily.
Zhang Xiao is looking for a counter combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhang Xiao.
Zhang Xiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Zhang Xiao moves out of range.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhang Xiao misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang Xiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Zhang Xiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Alec Zhang Xiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang Xiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang Xiao off to one side.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhang Xiao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhang Xiao's hands.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Zhang Xiao pushes him off.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhang Xiao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang Xiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang Xiao circles away.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhang Xiao tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhang Xiao to the ground. Zhang Xiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhang Xiao shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang Xiao has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Zhang Xiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zhang Xiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhang Xiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang Xiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Xiao shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhang Xiao defends it well.
Zhang Xiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhang Xiao clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang Xiao jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Zhang Xiao around his waist. Zhang Xiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson tries to stall but Zhang Xiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Zhang Xiao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhang Xiao gets a clinch.
Zhang Xiao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Zhang Xiao's head but Zhang Xiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhang Xiao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhang Xiao is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Zhang Xiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Zhang Xiao, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Zhang Xiao against the cage but Zhang Xiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Xiao scores with a leg kick.
Zhang Xiao shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhang Xiao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhang Xiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhang Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Zhang Xiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhang Xiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhang Xiao manages to break the clinch.
Zhang Xiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhang Xiao moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Zhang Xiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhang Xiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Zhang Xiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhang Xiao clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang Xiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhang Xiao breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Zhang Xiao sees coming a mile off.
Zhang Xiao shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhang Xiao. Zhang Xiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhang Xiao pinned against the cage. Zhang Xiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhang Xiao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Zhang Xiao's takedown attempt.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhang Xiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhang Xiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zhang Xiao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Zhang Xiao won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhang Xiao to keep the fight standing.
Nelson avoiding damage as Zhang Xiao throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang Xiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang Xiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhang Xiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang Xiao off to one side.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhang Xiao manages to break the clinch.
Zhang Xiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhang Xiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhang Xiao shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhang Xiao but Zhang Xiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alec Zhang Xiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhang Xiao swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Eddie Nelson!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Eddie Nelson!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Eddie Nelson!
Eddie Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
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