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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flukey Stokes (ranked 5526 p4p, 500 weight class) and Marcus Peters (ranked 25237 p4p, 659 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Peters enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flukey Stokes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Peters! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stokes finds it's way round the side to connect with Peters's head. Peters throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range. Stokes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Peters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stokes counters with a straight right hand. Peters rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Peters.
Peters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flukey Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Peters. A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peters.
A short left from Stokes. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Stokes to work.
Stokes lands a left hand.
Peters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Peters tries to pull guard but Stokes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peters's efforts to push away. Stokes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peters looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peters takes a shot to the head. Stokes cracks Peters with a nice body shot. Stokes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stokes lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Marcus Peters has been cut. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands a nice uppercut. Stokes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not. Stokes lands a left hand.
Stokes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes is pushing Peters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stokes effectively controlling the action here. Stokes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. A shot in the inside from Stokes. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stokes digs a right hand into Peters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peters's gas tank. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Peters takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Stokes. Peters takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stokes lands a body punch in the clinch. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. Stokes lands an uppercut. Peters takes a shot to the head. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Peters's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stokes connects with a nice looking jab.
Peters throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch combination from Peters misses. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Peters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stokes slows down the pace here.
Stokes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut. Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around? Stokes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peters is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stokes.
Peters is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stokes lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stokes scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stokes lands a nice shot to the body. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stokes avoiding damage.
Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters up against the cage. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands with a left to the head. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Stokes. Stokes pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes leaning against his opponent.
Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes lands a right hand. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Stokes. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Stokes.
Peters is rocked! Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peters is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
Peters seems to have recovered his senses. Stokes lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Stokes on the inside. Stokes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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! A short left from Stokes. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Stokes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes pressing his opponent against the cage. A short left from Stokes. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Flukey Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stokes stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stokes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Peters's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stokes throws a good cross that connects.
Stokes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stokes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Peters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Peters clinches. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Peters has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Peters wants to break free but Stokes has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Stokes - that landed with a thud.
Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stokes lands a left hand.
Stokes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stokes.
A shot in the inside from Stokes. Stokes pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands an uppercut. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage. Stokes lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Stokes as the two fighters clinch.
Stokes lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Stokes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands with a left to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A short body shot lands from Stokes as the two fighters clinch.
Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stokes. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Stokes has Peters pushed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short left from Stokes. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peters with a big uppercut! Peters tries to clinch up but Stokes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peters to the mat! Peters covers up and Stokes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flukey Stokes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib KhabibKhabibalov (ranked 8227 p4p, 629 weight class) and Lavonde Tyrone (ranked 5040 p4p, 507 weight class). Lavonde Tyrone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib KhabibKhabibalov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lavonde Tyrone! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyrone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. You can see the frustration on KhabibKhabibalov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. KhabibKhabibalov tries to buck Tyrone off but Tyrone is having none of it. Tyrone working away. KhabibKhabibalov is trying to improve his position. Tyrone cracks KhabibKhabibalov with a big elbow. KhabibKhabibalov gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KhabibKhabibalov is pressing down on Tyrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. KhabibKhabibalov wants to sweep here but Tyrone controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. KhabibKhabibalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyrone wants to pass the guard but KhabibKhabibalov is keeping the position. KhabibKhabibalov wants to sweep but no luck. Tyrone wants to control from the top but KhabibKhabibalov keeps moving. KhabibKhabibalov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KhabibKhabibalov tries to get out of the position. Tyrone preventing the sweep. Tyrone trying to control the position from guard on top but KhabibKhabibalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyrone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KhabibKhabibalov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tyrone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KhabibKhabibalov's head. Tyrone scores with a decent looking elbow strike. KhabibKhabibalov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Tyrone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyrone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tyrone working some strikes from top position. Tyrone stopping the sweep attempt from KhabibKhabibalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyrone landing some decent shots from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyrone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! KhabibKhabibalov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! KhabibKhabibalov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyrone on the ground. Tyrone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed KhabibKhabibalov's guard. Tyrone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
KhabibKhabibalov is looking to improve his position.
Tyrone wants to control but KhabibKhabibalov is keeping him busy. KhabibKhabibalov tries to get to full guard but Tyrone has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyrone slips a nice elbow through KhabibKhabibalov's hands, connecting with KhabibKhabibalov's forehead. Tyrone 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. KhabibKhabibalov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyrone.
Tyrone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyrone landing strikes from the mount and KhabibKhabibalov is in trouble! Tyrone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. KhabibKhabibalov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyrone looking to control but KhabibKhabibalov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tyrone cracks KhabibKhabibalov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyrone trying to control but KhabibKhabibalov is having none of it. Tyrone looking to finish KhabibKhabibalov with some ground and pound. This is bad for KhabibKhabibalov! KhabibKhabibalov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyrone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KhabibKhabibalov is looking to escape. Tyrone working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyrone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but KhabibKhabibalov is surviving well by controlling Tyrone's body position as best he can. KhabibKhabibalov is looking to get to half guard. KhabibKhabibalov is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyrone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. KhabibKhabibalov is working to get back to half guard.
Tyrone with shots to the head and body - KhabibKhabibalov looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavonde Tyrone dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
KhabibKhabibalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone.
KhabibKhabibalov looks to throw the jab but Tyrone is out of range. KhabibKhabibalov is looking to clinch. KhabibKhabibalov misses with a double jab
and Tyrone counters with a nice double leg into guard. KhabibKhabibalov 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. Tyrone lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tyrone wants to control from the top but KhabibKhabibalov keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyrone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tyrone trying to control but KhabibKhabibalov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyrone throws a big elbow that misses. Lavonde Tyrone has got the better of the ground game so far. KhabibKhabibalov 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. Tyrone scoring with punches to the head and body. KhabibKhabibalov looking for a sweep. Not yet KhabibKhabibalov, not yet. Tyrone lands a couple of elbows. KhabibKhabibalov being controlled here, momentarily. Tyrone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tyrone stopping the sweep attempt from KhabibKhabibalov. Tyrone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. KhabibKhabibalov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyrone's guard. KhabibKhabibalov working some strikes from top position. KhabibKhabibalov is posturing up here but Tyrone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! KhabibKhabibalov tries to roll out but it's too tight and KhabibKhabibalov has to tap! Slick submission there by Tyrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lavonde Tyrone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Teller (ranked 5097 p4p, 525 weight class) and Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 4224 p4p, 455 weight class). Nylerhotep Constantine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fubar Teller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nylerhotep Constantine! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teller moves out of range of the strikes. Constantine misses with a wild combination.
Teller takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nylerhotep Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Constantine misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Constantine. Constantine moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off. It looked like Teller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Constantine tests Teller's chin there with a solid looking shot. Teller misses with a body kick. Constantine throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Constantine throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely. Teller throws a head kick that misses. Teller slips a jab and a cross from Constantine.
Constantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Teller needs to keep his hands up - Constantine had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teller slips a jab from Constantine. Teller feinted there with a counter leg kick. Constantine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teller. Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Constantine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throwing a counter right hand but Constantine manages to avoid it. Constantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away. Constantine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Constantine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constantine throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Constantine. Constantine connects with a body shot. Constantine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Teller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teller manages to end up in side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Constantine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teller's guard! Nice work there by Constantine! Teller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Constantine's guard. Teller throws an elbow that misses. Constantine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Teller's guard. Nice move by Constantine!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller controlling Constantine's posture. Teller keeping moving, preventing Constantine from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Teller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Constantine stopping the sweep attempt from Teller. Constantine wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving. Teller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Teller looking for a sweep. Not yet Teller, not yet. Teller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Teller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Constantine defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller lands with a punch from half guard. Constantine is looking for a sweep. Teller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Teller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Teller is nestled in close to Constantine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Constantine wants to control but Teller is keeping busy and won't allow it. Teller is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer. Teller 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Constantine tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer. Constantine tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control. Teller is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer. Constantine tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control. Teller thows a huge punch but Constantine dodges it nicely.
Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Teller trying to control the action but Constantine is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine 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.
Teller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Teller dodges the punch combination from Constantine.
Constantine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Constantine throws a leg kick but Teller sees it coming and moves out of range. Teller appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nylerhotep Constantine seems to be getting the better of the standup. Constantine misses with a series of wild punches.
Constantine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller. Teller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Constantine misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teller ducks under a wild hook from Constantine. Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantine. Teller gets the takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Constantine can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Teller. Teller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Constantine to see if he's OK. Teller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Teller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Teller tries for a kimura but Constantine is defending well. Fubar Teller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Constantine dodges the ground and pound from Teller. Teller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Constantine has escaped the position, nice work there. Constantine is looking for a sweep. Teller 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantine keeps working. Teller working the ground and pound but Constantine is defending the strikes. Teller landing a few strikes. Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Teller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Constantine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Constantine dodges the ground and pound from Teller. Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Constantine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teller's best efforts. The fighters are battling for position here. Constantine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Teller trying to control but Constantine is working from the bottom. Constantine is controlling Teller's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Constantine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teller is controlling him. Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. Constantine keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully. Constantine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Constantine looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well. Constantine throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Teller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Constantine!
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantine.
Teller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Teller avoids the body shot from Constantine.
A swing and a miss from Constantine. Teller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Constantine just manages to avoid it. Teller misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Constantine throws a body shot but no joy. That kick from Teller tenderised Constantine's leg. Constantine is trying to keep his angry face on. No joy there for Constantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teller lands a leg kick that knocks Constantine off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nylerhotep Constantine will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Constantine jabbing away but nothing is landing. Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantine. Teller appears to be looking for a big counter. Constantine looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range. Teller appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Constantine throws an off balance right hand
and Teller counters with a single leg into guard. Constantine didn't expect that. Constantine keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully. Teller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Teller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Constantine's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Constantine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teller is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Constantine's guard. Well, if Teller 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.
Teller trying to control from half guard but Constantine is working away. Teller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Teller is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Teller is pressing down on Constantine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Constantine is holding on for now. Nylerhotep Constantine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Teller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Constantine is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Teller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Constantine cracks Teller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Teller defending well as Constantine loads up on a big left hand. Teller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Teller moves away from the strike by Constantine. Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantine throws out the jab. Teller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Constantine sprawls and moves away. Teller dives in and grabs Constantine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantine pushes down on Teller's head and hops out. Constantine misses with a looping right. Teller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teller tries to work over Constantine's front leg with a kick but Constantine checks it. Constantine connects with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A swing and a miss from Teller. Teller keeps the fight on the outside. Constantine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantine. Constantine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teller. Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Constantine feints a jab promting Teller to slip. Constantine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Teller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Constantine throws a jab when Teller was well out of range. Teller attempts a counter takedown but Constantine avoids it well and moves away. Constantine misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming. Constantine tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Constantine checks it well. Nice defenses there by Teller. Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fubar Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Constantine has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Constantine misses with a wild body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Constantine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Constantine throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely. Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantine. Teller motions for Constantine to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Nylerhotep Constantine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Constantine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nylerhotep Constantine! In his post fight interview, Nylerhotep Constantine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatfield McCoy (ranked 3293 p4p, 366 weight class) and Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 3359 p4p, 373 weight class). McCoy's entrance music is Dueling Banjos. A fine choice. Hatfield McCoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hatfield McCoy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCoy rushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle. McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCoy throws out a leg kick but Seven Nine Zero Four Two moves out of range and McCoy only half commits. McCoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has been cut. McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seven Nine Zero Four Two moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCoy closes the distance and pushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two back into the cage. McCoy breaks the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCoy! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seven Nine Zero Four Two controls the position. McCoy is trying to improve his position. McCoy can't do much from the bottom here. Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. McCoy is looking for a sweep.
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. Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McCoy throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Seven Nine Zero Four Two controls the position. Seven Nine Zero Four Two advances to mount. Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Seven Nine Zero Four Two extends the arm and McCoy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two! Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Tully (ranked 3072 p4p, 331 weight class) and Eric Bueller (ranked 6586 p4p, 556 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brynden Tully has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brynden Tully seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brynden Tully! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bueller takes a kick to the side of the head. Tully throws a big shot that misses. Tully clinches with his opponent.
Bueller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bueller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tully's efforts to push away. Bueller told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Bueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tully misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tully misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bueller wants to clinch up but Tully keeps it at a distance. Bueller misses with a low kick.
Tully avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tully fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bueller checks it well. Bueller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bueller misses with a low kick.
Tully misses with a head kick.
Tully slips a jab from Bueller. Sloppy strikes from Tully. Those never looked like landing. Tully takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bueller misses with a looping left. Good work by Bueller as he checks the leg kick. No joy there for Tully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bueller misses with a looping right. Nice uppercut there from Bueller. Tully throws a body punch but Bueller moves out of range. Tully tries to keep at a distance but Bueller has taken the fight into the clinch. Tully is trying to force a seperation but Bueller has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Tully to work.
Tully throws a head punch that misses. Bueller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tully fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tully moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tully throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bueller closes the distance and clinches. Tully tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tully misses with a body punch.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Bueller avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage. Tully letting Bueller take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bueller leaning against his opponent.
Tully has Bueller pushed against the cage. Bueller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tully tries to get to full guard but Bueller has control of the leg. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bueller lands a nice short elbow. Bueller stops Tully from getting back to his feet.
Bueller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bueller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Bueller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Tully regains full guard. Nicely done. Tully has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Bueller stopping the sweep attempt from Tully. Bueller postures up.
Tully tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tully wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 Brynden Tully will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bueller clinches up against the cage. Tully tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow. Bueller tries to break the clinch but Tully is controlling the position. Tully leaning his opponent against the cage. Tully misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tully blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tully being controlled against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tully. Tully looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tully tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bueller avoids it. Bueller is pushing Tully up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bueller misses with an elbow strike.
Bueller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tully misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bueller is trying to pull guard but Tully has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Tully fails to land.
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. Tully has Bueller pressed against the cage, preventing Bueller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bueller stalling against the cage.
Tully misses with the head strike.
Tully prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brynden Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bueller. Bueller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bueller. Tully doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tully tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow. Tully is looking to control Bueller's arms but Bueller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tully has his back to the cage. Tully can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller controls the action.
Tully misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tully taking a breather. Tully lands with a short shot to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Bueller.
Bueller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tully walks away with a smile on his face. Bueller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bueller scores with a jab to the jaw. Bueller misses with a combination
and Tully holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tully trying to control the position but instead, Bueller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tully into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bueller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tully misses with a punch to the body.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Bueller avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage. Bueller blocks an uppercut.
Tully has Bueller pressed against the cage, preventing Bueller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tully stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tully prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tully. Tully's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bueller darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tully throws out a leg kick but Bueller moves out of range and Tully only half commits. Bueller lands a glancing blow to the side of Tully's head. Bueller avoids the body shot from Tully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Tully 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!
Tully takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tully with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bueller misses with a leg kick. Bueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Tully circles away.
Bueller misses with a straight left. Bueller misses the jab. Bueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Bueller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A leg kick checked by Tully. Tully checks the leg kick. Tully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tully scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Bueller finds it's target. Bueller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Bueller misses. Tully just misses with a punch to the body.
Tully scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tully is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bueller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bueller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tully keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tully throws a lazy right hand but Bueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bueller moves into range and clinches up with Tully. Tully swings wildly with an uppercut but Bueller uses good head movement to avoid it. Tully trying to land knees to the body.
Tully misses with a body punch.
Tully misses with a body punch.
Bueller pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Bueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brynden Tully has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tully struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Tully.
Tully struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Tully's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tully goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tully fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tully stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bueller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bueller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tully slips a jab from Bueller. Tully listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Tully fails to land with a series of punches.
Bueller wants to counter the offense by Tully and move into the clinch position. A combination from Bueller does no damage. Bueller moves into the clinch. Tully just leaning against Bueller, taking a breather. Bueller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bueller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This has been an exciting period of action! Tully struggling a bit here. Bueller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tully is trying to improve his position. Brynden Tully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Eric Bueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tully regains half guard. Bueller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tully blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bueller. Bueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tully blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bueller.
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 Brynden Tully. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tully, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brynden Tully! Brynden Tully thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 2238 p4p, 227 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 4502 p4p, 360 weight class). Heart comes to the cage accompanied by Eric Church - Record Year. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Keene misses with a hook. Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene. Keene misses with a looping right. Keene misses with a hook. Heart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Heart throws a combination. Keene tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Keene blocks a jab. Keene throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem. Heart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight. Keene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keene throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily. Peter Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Heart misses. Heart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene. Heart looks to land a left hand but Keene moved out of range nicely. Keene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keene throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily. Keene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab. Heart throws a push kick but Keene slaps the foot to one side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy. Left hook, right uppercut from Keene. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keene misses with an uppercut. Keene blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Keene. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heart is defended easily by Keene. Keene scores with a decent looking hook. A big left from Keene misses. Keene misses the jab. Heart misses with a left hand enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. Heart throws a sloppy head kick and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heart shoots in looking for a takedown but Keene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Heart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Heart misses with a head kick.
Keene misses with a two punch combination.
Heart throws a low kick, looking for Keene's leg but Keene calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keene misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely. Heart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heart takes a swing at Keene's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Keene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keene takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses. Keene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heart. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right-left combo lands from Heart. Heart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keene ducks under a wild hook from Heart. Keene misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming. Heart throws a quick inside leg kick. Heart blocks a jab. Heart cracks Keene with an open hand slap. Heart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heart throws a sloppy head kick and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heart connects with an inside leg kick. Keene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Heart misses with a hook. Keene ducked under it nicely. Keene ducks under a wild hook from Heart. Heart connects with a looping right hand.
Heart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keene has time to react. Heart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keene throws a hook but Heart avoids it easily. Heart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heart scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heart is rocked! No luck for Heart with that takedown attempt. Oh Heart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target. Heart seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keene lands with an uppercut that bounces Heart off the cage and back into range. A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet. Heart throws a body shot but no joy. Heart slips a jab from Keene. Keene's corner calls for a 1-2. Keene obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keene jabs Heart right on the nose. Heart blinks but takes it well. Heart throws a leg kick but Keene moved away. Heart tries to clinch but Keene moves out of range. Heart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Keene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keene pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heart tries to close the distance and clinch but Keene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heart drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene. Heart is looking to chop away at Keene's legs. Heart throws a leg kick and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Keene 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.
Nice shot by Keene. Heart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keene. That did some damage! This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heart might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Keene stuffs the takedown attempt from Heart. Heart gets slowly back to his feet. A jab from Keene misses. Heart throws a body punch but Keene moves out of range. Keene blocks a low kick nicely. Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heart closes the distance and clinches up with Keene, looking for a takedown. Heart pushes Keene against the cage but Keene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Keene misses. Heart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it. Heart tries to bum rush Keene with a series of wild strikes but Keene uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keene checks the leg kick. Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene. Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Scott Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Heart misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keene jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heart lands a lovely overhand right. Heart lands a jab to Keene's midsection. Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right from Heart misses. Nice jab there from Heart. Heart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Keene counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heart throws a leg kick but Keene sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice uppercut there from Keene. Heart takes the fight into the clinch. Keene misses with a short punch on the inside. Keene misses with a body punch.
Keene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heart throws a low kick but Keene moves out of range easily. Keene looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heart misses with an uppercut
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keene throws a poor cross that misses
and Heart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heart doesn't manage to clinch there - Keene circles away.
Keene staying out of range there. Keene scores with a jab to the jaw. Heart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Heart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keene swats away the attempt to clinch by Heart. Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keene throws out the jab. Heart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big left from Heart misses. Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Heart 's head but he takes it in his stride. Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene. Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heart tries for a takedown but Keene circles away easily and Keene counters with a straight right hand. Keene misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming. Heart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keene punishes Heart's body with a nice straight punch. Heart misses with an uppercut. Heart misses with a shot to the body and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heart is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Heart lands the left hand. Decent striking displayed by Keene there. Keene misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Heart. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keene misses with an uppercut. Heart moves into the clinch successfully.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Keene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heart throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. Heart takes the fight into the clinch. Heart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keene is defending well. Keene misses with a hook from the clinch. Keene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heart tries to pull guard but Keene holds him up against the cage and eventually Heart drops back down to his feet.
Keene is pressed up against the cage. Heart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keene down to the mat. Keene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Keene takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Keene 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!
Keene gets tackled into the cage by Heart. Heart maintains the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keene as Heart tries to tie him up. Heart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keene gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Heart. A quick uppercut on the inside from Keene. Keene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearts head. Keene working aggressively here.
Heart lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heart misses with a short punch on the inside. Heart scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keene prevents it.
Heart is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keene. Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heart is working for takedown but Keene is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heart tries for a takedown but Keene manages to get underhooks.
Keene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heart ducks under a wild hook from Keene. Keene checks the leg kick. A shot to the liver by Keene. Beautiful body shot. Keene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keene jabs Heart right on the nose. Heart blinks but takes it well. Keene looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range. Heart wants to clinch up but Keene keeps it at a distance. Keene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Heart throws a nice looking combination but Keene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. That kick from Heart tenderised Keene's leg. Keene is trying to keep his angry face on. Keene might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Heart misses with an uppercut. Keene saw that one coming. Heart is looking to clinch. Keene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keene misses with a hook to the body
and Heart counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heart throws a right and a left that Keene avoids nicely. Scott Keene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keene misses with a looping right. Keene connects with a single shot there. Heart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keene did well to prevent Heart getting side control. Heart is trying to control. Keene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Keene is trying to stand back up but Heart is controlling him
Heart wants to free his trapped foot but Keene is holding on for dear life with his legs. Keene looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Peter Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A jab from Heart misses. Keene checks a low kick from Heart. Heart shoots for a takedown but Keene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Heart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keene looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heart throws the left hand but Keene avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Keene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Heart tries to land a leg kick but Keene saw it coming and moves away.
Heart misses with a takedown attempt enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. Heart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keene swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heart fails with a takedown attempt. Nice shot by Keene. Heart misses with a double jab.
Heart throws a hook but Keene blocks it. Keene jabs Heart right on the nose. Heart blinks but takes it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heart misses with a body shot
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart. A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Keene! Our winner, Scott Keene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Peter Heart had this to say: 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1465 p4p, 75 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 4007 p4p, 197 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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33
137 lbs
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134 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Santos tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch. Arnold working Santos over with knees to the body. Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Arnold tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arnold misses with a body punch.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold. Santos taking a breather. Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow. Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos. Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Arnold slams his shin into Santos's torso. Arnold has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos prevents a body shot from Arnold. The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos. Arnold letting Santos take a breather here. Arnold blocking some punches.
Arnold lands a body shot. Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Arnold improves position. Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Arnold's face as he tries to break the clinch. Santos is stalling here.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arnold lands a body shot. Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold. Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Arnold on the inside. Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arnold blocks a body shot from Santos. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold. Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage. Santos blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold 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.
Arnold throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range. Arnold throws a leg kick that misses. Arnold lands a front kick. We've been informed that Arnold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Arnold gets a clinch. Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch. Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arnold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BJ Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arnold tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it. Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Arnold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Arnold settles back down. Santos clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage. Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold. A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold. Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage. Arnold lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch. Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head. Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch. Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos. Arnold tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Arnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arnold scores with a body shot.
A jab from Arnold does it's job there. Arnold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick. Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos fails to land the takedown. Arnold has managed to clinch.
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Santos tries to clinch up. Arnold drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Arnold lands a body shot. Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arnold up against the cage. Santos is pushing Arnold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos. Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santos prevents a body shot from Arnold. A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold. Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arnold throws a body shot but no joy. Arnold scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Santos tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch. Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Santos avoiding damage.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike. Santos blocking some punches.
Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos is struggling to control the position. Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos. Santos throws a head punch that misses. Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage. Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Santos misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Arnold lands a right hand. Santos is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arnold digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arnold misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Santos taking a breather. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold. A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos. Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Arnold. Arnold lands a shoulder strike. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Arnold. Nice body punch from Arnold. Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Arnold's ribcage. Arnold let out a lung full of air as it connected. Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body. Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arnold presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage. Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Arnold. Arnold lands a body punch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short uppercut from Arnold. Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. Arnold misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A short right from Arnold. BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Arnold lands a body punch. Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold. Arnold lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! BJ Arnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arnold 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold! An out of breath BJ Arnold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 1694 p4p, 200 weight class) and Clarence McGee (ranked 2366 p4p, 279 weight class). Roger Dawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dawson takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses. McGee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice body punch from McGee. A combination from Dawson does no damage. McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGee moves out of range as Dawson strikes. McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem. We've been informed that McGee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Dawson looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well. Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range. Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook. Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson lands the left hand. Dawson drops his hands momentarily and McGee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McGee is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee. A head kick from McGee lands but Dawson takes it in his stride. McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson. Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Clarence McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawson blocks a low kick nicely. McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson. Dawson misses with a looping right. Dawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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! McGee swings widly with a right hand
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice body punch from Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGee scores with a kick to the body.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee. Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from McGee. McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawson lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
Dawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dawson thuds his right hand into McGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range. McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab. McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee. McGee connects with a leg kick. Dawson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dawson cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs. McGee throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dawson counter with a right hand. McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee. Dawson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dawson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Dawson off balance momentarily. Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McGee looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range. Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks. McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away. McGee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react. Dawson swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee moves into the clinch. McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
Dawson has McGee pressed against the cage.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Dawson. McGee misses with a knee strike.
Dawson looking to stall.
McGee lands a damaging elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Dawson is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clarence McGee will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts. McGee avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Dawson backing away here, and McGee unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dawson takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses. McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut. Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee. McGee throws a leg kick and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses. McGee throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson. McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range. McGee lands with a kick to the temple. Dawson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Dawson swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Clarence McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range. Dawson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range. Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it. Dawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawson is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson moves out of range as McGee strikes. McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dawson lands a jab to McGee's midsection. Dawson blocks a head kick by McGee.
Dawson moves out of range as McGee strikes. McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson. Dawson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dawson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGee scores with a spinning back kick! Dawson ducks under a wild hook from McGee. Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dawson is out of range. McGee lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dawson scores with a punch to the head. McGee takes a shot right to the bread basket. McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dawson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. McGee throws a big shot that misses. Dawson slips under a jab from McGee. McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws a leg kick and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawson's hands. McGee thuds his shin into the meat of Dawson's side. Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dawson scores with a body shot.
Dawson throws a jab when McGee was well out of range. McGee throws a low kick, looking for Dawson's leg but Dawson calmly moves out of range. The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGee - that will leave a mark!
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dawson lands with a nice body punch. McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGee misses with a body punch
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dawson moves out of range as McGee strikes. McGee throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and moves out of range. McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Dawson scores with a jab. McGee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dawson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range. McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here. McGee swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
McGee throws a low kick but Dawson moves out of range easily. Dawson throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily. Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson. McGee misses with a low kick.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dawson looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range. McGee throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Dawson will probably get the nod. That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination! McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot. Dawson throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it. Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range. Dawson looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely. It seemed like McGee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from McGee misses. Dawson throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dawson misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGee misses with a body kick. McGee lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee. McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee jabs at Dawson's body. Dawson moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet. McGee connects with an inside leg kick. Dawson moves away from the strike by McGee. Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee lands with a shot to the body. Dawson misses with a wild body shot. McGee scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one. Dawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dawson looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely. McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McGee throws out a leg kick but Dawson moves out of range and McGee only half commits. Dawson checks a low kick from McGee. Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range. Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGee tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
McGee feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down. Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee tries to counter with a clinch but Dawson shakes him off and moves away. Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee. The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McGee looks to throw a body kick and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. Dawson blocks a low kick nicely. Dawson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGee tries to clinch and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from McGee misses and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. Dawson backing away here, and McGee unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
McGee throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem. Dawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGee. McGee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. McGee lands with a good body shot. McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dawson slips a jab from McGee. McGee throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it. McGee punishes Dawson's body with a nice straight punch. Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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! Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGee wants to clinch. Dawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range. McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Dawson down. Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing. Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Clarence McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGee 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence McGee! Clarence McGee is the new lightweight champion! A less than humble Clarence McGee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Watson (ranked 4389 p4p, 421 weight class) and Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 1333 p4p, 167 weight class). Dangerfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal - All Shall Fall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Dangerfield! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Watson moves into the clinch. Dangerfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dangerfield manages to end up in side control. Dangerfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dangerfield with the ground and pound but Watson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Watson is trying to escape back to his feet but Dangerfield uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Watson defending against the ground and pound. Watson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Dangerfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Watson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dangerfield has just dragged him back down to the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dangerfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Watson is looking for a sweep. Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working. Watson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dangerfield working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Watson trying to hold on to Dangerfield's head to control him but Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dangerfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watson wants to control but Dangerfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Dangerfield stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
Dangerfield is controlling the pace.
Dangerfield is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dangerfield misses with a combination
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson wants to clinch. Dangerfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Watson steps away. No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dangerfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson is looking to counter punch. Dangerfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dangerfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes. Dangerfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely. Nice shot by Watson. Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerfield wants the takedown. Watson is fighting it off but Dangerfield persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Watson's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Watson pushes Dangerfield off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangerfield. Dangerfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dangerfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dangerfield tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dangerfield throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it. Watson avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dangerfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangerfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dangerfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Watson is trying to keep Dangerfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dangerfield stops Watson from standing up. Dangerfield is fighting to break Watson's control of his arms but Watson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Dangerfield trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rocco Dangerfield has got the better of the ground game so far. Dangerfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dangerfield at a distance.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick. Dangerfield avoids a kick to the body.
Dangerfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch. Dangerfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangerfield throws a good cross that connects.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense. Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Watson misses with a wild combination.
Dangerfield slips under a jab from Watson. Dangerfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot. Dangerfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dangerfield misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely. Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A telegraphed right hand from Dangerfield misses the target. Dangerfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dangerfield off the cage and back into range. Watson dips to his left and cracks Dangerfield with an uppercut! Watson lands with a cross. Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangerfield circles away from the clinch attempt and Dangerfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are working up against the cage. Watson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dangerfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Dangerfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dangerfield can do anything to dispel that myth. Dangerfield working a defensive guard here.
Dangerfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dangerfield pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position. Watson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dangerfield looking to control.
Dangerfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Watson escapes and throws Dangerfield's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Watson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Watson works the jab nicely. Watson catches Dangerfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dangerfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangerfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Dangerfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dangerfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dangerfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dangerfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Watson takes one on the button. Watson forces Dangerfield back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watson misses with a short punch on the inside. Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dangerfield's elbow. Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to pull guard but Watson won't allow it.
Watson has Dangerfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dangerfield tumbling to the mat - Watson dives into Dangerfield's guard. Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dangerfield controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself. Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dangerfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Watson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dangerfield counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watson is looking to clinch but Dangerfield is avoiding it.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Dangerfield had a free shot at his head there. Watson throws the left hand but Dangerfield avoids the punch easily. Dangerfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dangerfield should have avoided that one. Dangerfield misses the jab. Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Dangerfield slips a jab from Watson. Dangerfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A low kick from Watson misses and Dangerfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dangerfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Watson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dangerfield throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dangerfield's guard. Nice move by Watson! Dangerfield trying to control the position.
Dangerfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dangerfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well. Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dangerfield keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Watson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Robbins (ranked 295 p4p, 45 weight class) and Sjaardsen Hooj (ranked 1482 p4p, 183 weight class). Robbins comes to the cage accompanied by Big Iron. Sjaardsen Hooj struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Robbins! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sjaardsen Hooj! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robbins lands a nice shot that snaps Hooj's head back.
Robbins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hooj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Robbins lands with a shot to the body. Robbins throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range. Hooj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins. Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Hooj slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Hooj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Robbins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Robbins throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut. Hooj throws out a powerful jab. Robbins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hooj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Robbins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hooj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robbins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hooj missing with a left hand there. Robbins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Robbins misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Robbins tries to clinch there but Hooj circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hooj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Robbins tries to clinch but Hooj moves out of range. Robbins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Hooj slips the punch. Hooj thows a left - swing and a miss! Hooj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robbins manages to avoid it. Robbins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hooj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hooj looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbins is just out of range. Hooj misses the body punch and Hooj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Robbins catches Hooj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Robbins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hooj cracks Robbins with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hooj ducks right into an uppercut from Robbins. Robbins wants to clinch. Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbins moves away. Hooj throws a body punch but Robbins moves out of range. Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Robbins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Robbins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Robbins drives through and clinches with Hooj against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbins. Hooj misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Hooj's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hooj misses with a hook from the clinch. Hooj takes an elbow to the temple. Robbins lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Robbins.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Hooj has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Hooj struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Hooj takes an elbow to the temple. Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hooj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins lands an elbow inside that Hooj shrugs off. Hooj is leaning against Robbins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Robbins misses with a hook from the clinch. Hooj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robbins's elbow. Hooj lands a body punch. Robbins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hooj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooj is just out of range. Hooj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robbins. Robbins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Robbins jabs at Hooj's body. Hooj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbins appears to be looking for a big counter. Hooj keeps the fight on the outside. Hooj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Robbins throwing a counter right hand but Hooj manages to avoid it. Robbins scores with a punch to the head. Robbins throws out a loose jab but Hooj uses good head movement to avoid it. Robbins clinches up with Hooj and pushes him back against the cage. Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hooj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooj takes an elbow to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robbins catches Hooj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Robbins lands with a right hand.
Hooj is rocked! Robbins circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hooj to the canvas! Hooj doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Robbins keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Robbins! Marty Robbins is the new welterweight champion! Marty Robbins gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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