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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruz (ranked 5911 p4p, 121 weight class) and Bruce Schlimen (ranked 4657 p4p, 101 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. Schlimen has chosen Wavey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Schlimen enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Schlimen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlimen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schlimen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Schlimen seems content to control.
Schlimen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schlimen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cruz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schlimen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlimen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlimen advances to full mount.
Schlimen controlling his opponent.
Cruz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Schlimen biding his time, controlling Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Schlimen is cranking Cruz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cruz! He's tightened the choke and Cruz is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Schlimen!
After the fight, Bruce Schlimen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Urkel (ranked 4655 p4p, 484 weight class) and Joshua Silvan (ranked 7519 p4p, 611 weight class). Joshua Silvan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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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 New York, Steven Urkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Silvan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urkel jabs Silvan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urkel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urkel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Urkel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urkel scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Urkel or not.
Urkel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Silvan.
Urkel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urkel avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvan.
Urkel slows down the pace here.
Urkel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urkel breaks the clinch.
Urkel lands a jab to the nose.
Urkel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urkel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silvan to the canvas! Silvan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urkel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Urkel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Mills (ranked 3623 p4p, 394 weight class) and Adam Mohammed (ranked 5369 p4p, 539 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mills lands with a slapping head kick.
Mills lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohammed's sensitive parts.
Mills misses with a kick to the body.
Mohammed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mills fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mohammed checks it well.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mohammed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mohammed walks into a jab.
Mills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mohammed. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Mills.
Nice cross by Mills.
Mohammed is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mills lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mohammed is still on wobbly legs! Can Mills finish him?
Mills lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mills fakes the body blow, causing Mohammed to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mohammed goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mills!
An out of breath John Mills thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Adam Mohammed spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fighting org. does this, when you have one last fight left they give you a tough fight. They think all fighters leave the org. after compliting the contract. This is bullshit, you guys are carear destroyers.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charly Viguier (ranked 3386 p4p, 374 weight class) and Jacob McWilliam (ranked 4118 p4p, 445 weight class). Viguier's entrance music is Kebra. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charly Viguier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob McWilliam!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viguier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viguier shoots in but McWilliam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McWilliam closes the distance and pushes Viguier back into the cage.
McWilliam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McWilliam.
Viguier is rocked!
McWilliam pushes Viguier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Viguier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWilliam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McWilliam creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Viguier with a big uppercut! Viguier tries to clinch up but McWilliam pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Viguier to the mat! Viguier covers up and McWilliam unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob McWilliam!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Matthews (ranked 2242 p4p, 226 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 3981 p4p, 329 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Bandit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandit somewhat.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandit.
Bandit throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Bandit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bandit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Bandit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bandit 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bandit postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matthews to stand up.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandit drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandit controlling from the top position.
Bandit stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him.
Jackson Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Bandit persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Bandit's ribs.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews is looking to wear down Bandit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matthews works Bandit's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Bandit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Bandit ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandit.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into Bandit's ribs.
Bandit shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews lands a jab to Bandit's midsection.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews 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.
Bandit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Bandit controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bandit.
Bandit stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews punishes Bandit's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandit dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Bandit's head and hops out.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Bandit is looking to clinch.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandit walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Bandit is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews gets in close and tags Bandit with a short punch that almost sends Bandit to the mat! Oh Bandit is in big trouble! He turns his back on Matthews, trying to create some distance but Matthews rushes him, striking wildly and Bandit goes down! The referee tackles Matthews into the cage to end the fight! Matthews is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
A victorious Jackson Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustavsson (ranked 3121 p4p, 348 weight class) and Shamil Mirzamagomedov (ranked 3308 p4p, 365 weight class). Gustavsson comes into the arena with Clawfinger - Biggest The Best blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Gustavsson. Beautiful body shot.
Mirzamagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustavsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a punch to the head.
Mirzamagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzamagomedov has time to react.
It looks like Shamil Mirzamagomedov has been cut.
A jab from Gustavsson finds it's way through Mirzamagomedov's defenses.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzamagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzamagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson connects with a body shot that sends Mirzamagomedov's belly button to the back.
Mirzamagomedov dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustavsson catches Mirzamagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gustavsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustavsson lands with a cross.
Mirzamagomedov shoots and misses
and Gustavsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirzamagomedov is rocked!
Gustavsson connects with a body shot.
Gustavsson throws a monster overhand right that drops Mirzamagomedov! Gustavsson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Gustavsson!
Gustav Gustavsson very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 2725 p4p, 384 weight class) and Al Oxford (ranked 2768 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Oxford!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wales. No joy for Oxford on that attempt.
Wales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oxford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oxford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Oxford is predictable there
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Al Oxford has been cut.
Wales stuffs the takedown.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Oxford.
Oxford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oxford gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Wales counter with a right hand.
Wales connects with a looping right hand.
Oxford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oxford showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wales wants to get back to full guard.
Wales manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oxford keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oxford tries to clinch but Wales moves away
and Wales counters with a nice uppercut.
Oxford slips under a jab from Wales.
Oxford darts in trying to clinch
letting Wales counter with a right hand.
Oxford tries for a takedown but Wales circles away easily
and Wales counters with a nice right hand that sends Oxford toppling to the canvas! Oxford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wales finish him?!
Wales tests Oxford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oxford moves to clinch but Wales breaks away
and Wales counters with a big right hand! Oh Oxford is in trouble here! Wales follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
Josey Wales is the new light heavyweight champion!
Josey Wales made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1255 p4p, 157 weight class) and Mark Mitchell (ranked 2510 p4p, 290 weight class). Justin Midget has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with the body kick
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mitchell is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Midget is very close to passing his half guard.
Midget content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget is working for a submission of some sort.
Midget is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Midget is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Midget is working for a kimura here but Mitchell manages to reverse the position and he's now in Midget's guard.
Midget has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Midget has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mitchell doesn't defend quickly enough and Midget has managed to lock this one up! Can Mitchell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Midget on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Midget!
Justin Midget retains his lightweight title!
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