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Honour FC 16: Resolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Lord Est- Keho on mun temppeli. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
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214 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock clinches.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the head but Rock blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
Rock is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendez avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rock digs a right hand underneath Mendez's ribcage. Mendez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Rock.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the head but Rock blocks with his arms.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Rock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock misses with a knee to the head.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Rock cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Tommy Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock darts in trying to clinch
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendez's face.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock lands a body punch.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendez or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendez's defenses.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Rock.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Mendez's ribcage.
Rock cracks Mendez with a nice body shot.
Rock is trying to trip Mendez. He has hold of a leg but Mendez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rock works over Mendez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rock scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock landing with the ground and pound.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rock tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Rock has managed to clinch.
Mendez trying to land knees to the body.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rock tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the head but Rock blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock wants to clinch
and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mendez regains guard.
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between Mendez's legs - danger averted.
Rock postures up and lands a big shot to Mendez's brow.
Rock is working Mendez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Mendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rock cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.
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.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
Rock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez.
Mendez takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendez has Rock pressed against the cage, preventing Rock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez avoids the elbow strike from Rock, against the cage.
Rock tries to circle away but Mendez has him pinned against the cage.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez feints and as Rock raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock obliges.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Mendez's ribcage.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez clinches.
Rock keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch up
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Mendez backing up. Mendez nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendez avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendez looking to stall.
Rock lands an elbow just above Mendez 's eye.
Rock tries to circle away but Mendez has him pinned against the cage.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendez or not.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Cornelius Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendez. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but Mendez blocks with his arms.
Rock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cornelius Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Tommy Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock throws a shot to the body.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendez takes a shot to the head.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock thuds his right hand into Mendez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mendez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendez.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendez's defenses.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez dodges an elbow strike from Rock.
A short left from Rock.
Mendez keeps control of Rock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendez misses with a knee strike.
Rock pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez blocks a body shot from Rock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Mendez tries to tie him up.
Rock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendez has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendez obliges.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tommy Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendez trying to land knees to the body.
That's four 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.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
Rock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock is trying to break free.
Rock being controlled against the cage.
Mendez keeps control of Rock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendez controls his hands.
Rock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cornelius Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock lands an uppercut.
Mendez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Smith feints and as Cabrera raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Smith passes into half guard.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Cabrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Cabrera.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
Cabrera dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Cabrera is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera regains half guard, as Smith was trying to land strikes.
Smith 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.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Cabrera from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a breather. Cabrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith scoring with strikes but Cabrera is staying in there.
Cabrera wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Cabrera wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cabrera is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Cabrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith scores with a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith gets to his feet. Cabrera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cabrera is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Cabrera has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cabrera trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Cabrera's hands, connecting with Cabrera's forehead.
Cabrera trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith gets to his feet - Cabrera follows without any prompting.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera is trying to keep Smith in close.
Cabrera seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera controlling Smith's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Smith won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is looking to stand up but Cabrera won't let him.
Cabrera is controlling Smith's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Smith 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!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabrera pinned against the cage. Cabrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cabrera's guard now.
Cabrera looking to control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cabrera blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Alejandro Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabrera missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alejandro Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabrera but Cabrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ryan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Alejandro Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Cabrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cabrera dives on top into guard.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Cabrera stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cabrera tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton has chosen OTC- why can't i 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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25
153 lbs
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24
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton dives in and grabs Pulver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulver pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.
Pulver thows a body shot but no joy.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton lands with a slapping head kick.
Hamilton misses with a two punch combination.
Pulver misses with a double jab
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pulver wants to get back to his feet but Hamilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamilton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulver can't keep his opponent in guard - Hamilton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulver is looking to escape.
Pulver tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.
Pulver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulver tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hamilton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamilton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pulver throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hamilton. What's that going to do exactly?
Pulver is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pulver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamilton controlling from the full mount.
Pulver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamilton controlling from mount.
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.
Hamilton lands a big shot there that rocks Pulver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hamilton content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamilton gets caught flat footed, as Pulver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulver preventing the sweep.
Hamilton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pulver!
Hamilton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton prevents Pulver from getting the reversal.
Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rob Hamilton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamilton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulver swivels and escapes.
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.
Hamilton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulver's head backwards.
Jens Pulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton lands a front kick.
Hamilton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulver did well to prevent Hamilton getting side control.
Hamilton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pulver is looking to improve his position.
Hamilton passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pulver is working hard here to advance position.
Hamilton content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamilton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Lithium-Nirvana as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Evans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Penn pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Penn is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Penn stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penn pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Evans is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Penn 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penn 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.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Penn prevents Evans from improving his position.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn moves into full mount! Evans won't be happy about that!
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Penn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Evans regains guard.
Penn trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Evans manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Evans tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Frank Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans makes his way to full guard, as Penn worked for a kimura.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Penn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Evans is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
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.
Evans 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.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Evans is trying to escape and Penn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Evans is forced to tap! Nice work there by Penn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Martinez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Jose blocks the low kick.
Jose blocks a low kick nicely.
Jose has a takedown stuffed.
Jose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jose is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martinez is surviving well by controlling Jose's body position as best he can.
Jose has control of Martinez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martinez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jose is breathing heavily.
Martinez tries to hold on but Jose pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez gets back to half guard.
Jose seems to be looking for submissions.
Jose prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
Jose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is adopting a defensive guard.
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jose has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Jose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard.
Jose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jose is retaining full guard.
Jose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jose is retaining full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Jose keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jose is looking for a triangle here but Martinez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jose tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Jose is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez shoots in and bounces Jose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jose keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Jose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Luiz Jose will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Jose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Jose jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martinez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Martinez is trying to control Jose's posture but Jose avoids it.
Jose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Jose working away.
Jose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Jose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez!
Luiz Jose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martinez trying to control the position but Jose is working away.
Jose manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jose wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Jose is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in trouble now - Jose has advanced to mount!
Jose jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martinez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martinez and Jose has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jose tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Jose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose 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.
Jose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Jose eventually gives up the hold.
Jose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Jose dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Jose is squirming around nicely.
Jose gets back to half guard.
Jose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Jose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Jose looking for subs off his back but Martinez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jose actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose regains half guard.
Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez trying to control the action but Jose is working from the bottom.
Jose trying to get back to full guard but Martinez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Martinez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jose's face.
Martinez tries to control but Jose wriggling away.
Jose manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Jose is working away.
Jose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jose is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jose is proving hard to escape from.
Luiz Jose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jose wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Jose has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jose working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinez has passed into half guard!
Martinez is keen to just control but Jose is a slippery customer.
Jose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Martinez wants to stand up but Jose is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luiz Jose.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jose, 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Jose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Dahlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo da Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Dahlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlin throws a front kick that sends da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Dahlin scores with a kick to the body.
da Silva looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlin scores with a punch to the head.
Dahlin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. da Silva is looking to close the distance but Dahlin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! da Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope da Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Martin Dahlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Anderson (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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26
282 lbs
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239 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Martin working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martin 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.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Martin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Martin has a good base and remains in mount.
Martin landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martin misses with a head shot.
Martin scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Martin tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is staying active underneath Martin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson is in trouble now - Martin has advanced to mount!
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
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.
Martin wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that!
Martin wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Martin working Anderson over with strikes here.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin lands with some strikes.
Martin unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Antonio Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin advances position into side control!
Martin working the ground and pound.
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martin trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Martin 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Anderson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Martin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dean Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martin trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Anderson closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to work over Martin 's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Anderson fails with the takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martin scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Antonio Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker's entrance music is Britney Spears - Gimme More. A fine choice. Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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21
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffs shoots for a double leg takedown but Crocker sprawls well. He's pushed Tuffs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tuffs. No joy for Crocker on that attempt.
Tuffs misses with a takedown attempt
and Crocker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crocker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuffs defending well though.
Tuffs actively working from the bottom here.
Crocker prevents Tuffs from improving his position.
Crocker is keen to just control but Tuffs is a slippery customer.
Tuffs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuffs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crocker is one step ahead there.
Crocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuffs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crocker.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuffs shoots in and bounces Crocker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuffs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuffs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuffs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crocker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tuffs has Crocker in his guard.
Crocker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuffs is proving hard to escape from.
Tuffs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crocker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crocker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuffs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs looking for a triangle here. Crocker is fighting it but it looks tight! Tuffs pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crocker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trevor Tuffs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
159 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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28
160 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KJ Noons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hater Hurter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Noons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurter defends it nicely.
Hurter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noons at a distance.
Noons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Noons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noons throws a looping overhand right but Hurter ducks down to avoid it.
Noons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurter defends it nicely.
Hurter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hurter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurter wants to land a leg kick but Noons is out of range.
Good exchange - Hurter coming out on top.
Hurter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hurter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noons lands with a good body shot.
Hurter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noons takes one to the chin there.
Hurter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noons's head.
Hurter punishes Noons's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Noons is breathing heavily.
Hurter lands a slapping body shot.
Hurter lands with a nice combination. Noons backs away looking to recover.
Noons is rocked!
Noons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Noons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter cracks Noons with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Noons falls to his knees and Hurter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hater Hurter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Potter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Biggie Smalls - Victory. 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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260 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniel Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Gray Potter has been cut.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Potter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis to the mat! Lewis manages to get full guard.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Potter passes into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potter.
Potter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Potter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Daniel Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Potter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Lewis catches Potter napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Potter to the canvas!
Potter is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Potter to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Lewis!
Daniel Lewis is the new heavyweight champion!
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