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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Frampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener Frampton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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204 cm
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300 lbs
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208 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Crane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Frampton! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frampton swinging wildly here.
Crane looks for a takedown but Frampton sprawls well. Frampton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Frampton both land. Nice combination. Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Crane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frampton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crane. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frampton!
Frampton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frampton moves into range and clinches up with Crane. Crane taking a breather. Frampton wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.
Crane prevents Frampton from breaking the clinch. Crane trying to stall but Frampton improves his position.
Frampton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Crane trying to stall but Frampton improves his position.
Crane is breathing heavily. Frampton prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frampton lands with a left to the head. Crane trying to stall but Frampton improves his position.
Frampton wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crane wants a takedown.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Frampton tries to circle away but Crane has him pinned against the cage. Frampton is trying to break the clinch but Crane is controlling him. Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Frampton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Crane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frampton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing. Frampton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frampton looks to land a combination. Crane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Crane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wiener Frampton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Frampton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Danga de danga de dang - Frampton scores with a four punch combination! Frampton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane. A combination from Frampton does no damage. Frampton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frampton rushes Crane and presses him up against the cage. Frampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frampton can't break the clinch.
Frampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards. Frampton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frampton wants to break free but Crane has control.
Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Crane prevents Frampton from breaking the clinch. Frampton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Crane is trying to maintain a safe position but Frampton gets an underhook and turns Crane into the cage. Crane has Frampton pressed against the cage, preventing Frampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Crane fails to pull guard.
Frampton lands a shot to the body. Frampton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Frampton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Frampton digs a right hand underneath Crane's ribcage. Crane let out a lung full of air as it connected. Frampton lands a body shot. Frampton is trying to break the clinch but Crane is controlling him. Crane prevents Frampton from breaking the clinch. Frampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Frampton working hard to break the clinch. Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Crane tries to land knees in the clinch but Frampton avoids the damage to the body. Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Frampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frampton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards. Frampton dodges an elbow strike from Crane.
Crane fails to pull guard.
Frampton is trying to force a seperation but Crane has the dominant position. Crane keeps control of Frampton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Crane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Frampton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Crane keeps control of Frampton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Crane effectively controlling the action here. Frampton lands a shot to the body. Frampton has had enough of the clinch but Crane keeps him there for the moment. Frampton blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Frampton. Frampton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crane has him pressed against the cage. Frampton is working Crane over against the cage. Frampton is trying to force a seperation but Crane has the dominant position.
Frampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frampton moves into range and clinches up with Crane. Frampton prevents the takedown attempt.
Frampton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Frampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranes head. Frampton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frampton scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Crane fails to land. Frampton can't break the clinch.
Frampton tries to circle away but Crane has him pinned against the cage. Frampton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Crane keeps control of Frampton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Crane trying to stall but Frampton improves his position.
Frampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frampton.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Frampton moves into range and connects with a jab. Frampton works over Crane's head and body with a nice combination. A nice combination there by Frampton.
A punch combination from Frampton misses. Frampton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Luiz Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frampton scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Frampton. Crane shoots in for a takedown but Frampton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Frampton lands a nice hook to Crane's body. Crane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Frampton misses with a few strikes there.
Crane swats away the attempt to clinch by Frampton. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crane. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Frampton misses with a double jab.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown. Frampton tries to sprawl out of it but Crane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frampton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Frampton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Frampton dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crane shoots in but Frampton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiener Frampton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crane misses the shot to the body. Crane throws the left hand but Frampton avoids the punch easily. Frampton fails to land with a series of punches.
Crane loads up on a big right hand but Frampton slips the punch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Frampton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Frampton tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frampton is working the combinations to good effect here. Frampton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Frampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Frampton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Frampton there. Frampton throws a series of punches but Crane avoids them all with ease. Frampton misses with the combination.
Frampton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but Frampton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frampton has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Frampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Crane has double underhooks.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frampton just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frampton is trying to break free. Frampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Frampton is trying to break the clinch but Crane is controlling him. Crane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frampton blocks it with crossed arms. Frampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Crane has double underhooks. Frampton lands with a left to the head. A short left from Frampton. Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Crane tries a knee to the head but Frampton blocks it.
Frampton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Frampton can't break the clinch.
Frampton has had enough of the clinch but Crane keeps him there for the moment. Frampton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crane or not. Frampton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A right hand to the body from Frampton.
Frampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frampton wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.
Crane keeps control of Frampton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Frampton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frampton tries to circle away but Crane has him pinned against the cage. Frampton lands a shoulder strike. Frampton cracks Crane with a nice body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Crane trying to stall but Frampton improves his position.
Frampton scores with a hook to the body. Frampton can't break the clinch.
Frampton lands a right hand. Crane tries to pull guard but Frampton holds him up against the cage and eventually Crane drops back down to his feet.
Frampton working hard to break the clinch. Frampton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crane has him pressed against the cage. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Crane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Crane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Frampton wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane trying to control the position but instead, Frampton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crane into the cage.
Frampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frampton works over Crane's head and body with a nice combination. Frampton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crane doesn't seem bothered though. Frampton tries to clinch there but Crane circles away.
A nice combination there by Frampton.
Frampton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crane feints and as Frampton raises his hands in defense, Crane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Crane wants to stand but Frampton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Crane looking to pass the guard. Crane wants to get up but he can't break Frampton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Frampton looking to control.
Crane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Crane trying to control but Frampton is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Frampton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crane in his tracks. Frampton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Frampton jabs at Crane's body. Frampton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frampton clinches up against the cage. Crane looking to slow down the pace here. Frampton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crane or not. Frampton pushes Crane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Frampton is trying to break free. Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frampton walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frampton forces Crane back against the cage and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Frampton. Frampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards. Frampton is trying to force a seperation but Crane has the dominant position.
Frampton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Frampton connects with a crisp jab. Crane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frampton. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Frampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frampton's corner calls for a 1-2. Frampton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Frampton throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow. Decent striking displayed by Frampton there. Crane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Crane misses with a hook to the body
and Frampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Frampton tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance. Crane takes a body punch but keeps moving. Frampton tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Crane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane shoots for a double leg takedown but Frampton sprawls well. He's pushed Crane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frampton clinches with his opponent.
Crane prevents Frampton from breaking the clinch.
Frampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frampton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Frampton does a little dance to reset his feet. Crane is looking to wear down Frampton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Crane with a poor takedown and Frampton counters with a left and a right that stings Crane. Frampton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Frampton misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Crane thows a body shot but no joy. Crane shoots in for a takedown but Frampton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frampton forces Crane back against the cage and clinches. Frampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Frampton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Frampton throws a strike but Crane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Luiz Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Crane wants to stand but Frampton is controlling his posture from full guard. Frampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Frampton, not yet. Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Frampton is retaining full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frampton holds on and takes a little breather. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frampton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crane tries for a takedown but Frampton manages to get underhooks.
Crane prevents Frampton from breaking the clinch. Frampton prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Frampton.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Frampton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Frampton lands a hook to the side of the head. Frampton is trying to break free. Frampton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frampton works on Crane's body with a couple of short punches. Frampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Frampton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Frampton. Frampton lands a body shot. Frampton tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position. Frampton wants to break free but Crane has control.
Frampton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crane throws an elbow but it misses.
Crane has Frampton pressed against the cage, preventing Frampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Crane tries to pull guard but Frampton won't allow it.
Crane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frampton lands a hook to the side of the head. Frampton lands a nice uppercut. Crane fails to pull guard.
Frampton blocks a body shot from Crane.
Frampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frampton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Frampton throws a right and a left that both miss. Crane swings for the body but Frampton moves out of range.
A left lands for Frampton. Frampton ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Frampton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frampton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Frampton tries to break free but Crane pushes him back against the cage. Frampton lands a hook to the side of the head. Crane fails to pull guard.
Frampton lands on the inside with an uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Frampton is trying to break the clinch but Crane is controlling him. Frampton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frampton lands a body shot. Frampton wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane wants a takedown.
Crane keeps control of Frampton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Frampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Frampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wiener Frampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Crane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frampton.
Crane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Wiener Frampton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Frampton 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 26:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Frampton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rashad Robinson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range. Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively. Robinson looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well. A combination from Robinson does no damage. Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively. Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hughes dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side. Rashad Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes. Hughes looks gassed! Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed. Rashad Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away. Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet. Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted. Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hughes wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. Hughes controlling from the top position.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it. Robinson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Robinson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
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Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Robinson won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here. Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson. Hughes trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Hughes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hughes looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes. Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hughes wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy. Hughes is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now. Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done. Robinson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushes a forearm under Hughes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hughes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebby LaLoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bobby durang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying durang's choice of entrance music: Not Afraid-eminem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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197 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebby LaLoosh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bobby durang! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaLoosh has closed the distance and engaged durang in a clinch.
LaLoosh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
durang trying to control here.
LaLoosh stops durang from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. durang is looking to control LaLoosh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can durang avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LaLoosh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. It looks like LaLoosh is going to stand back up.
LaLoosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. LaLoosh prevents durang from improving his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. durang looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaLoosh decides to stand and escape the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. durang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaLoosh clinches up with durang and pushes him back against the cage.
LaLoosh manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaLoosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice jab there from LaLoosh. LaLoosh tries to clinch there but durang circles away.
LaLoosh scores with a push kick. durang looks gassed!
LaLoosh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with durang, pushing him back against the cage. durang wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaLoosh leaning his opponent against the cage.
LaLoosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
durang scores a takedown into full mount! 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! LaLoosh is trying to escape the mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. LaLoosh holds on to durang as tight as he can, avoiding damage. LaLoosh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. LaLoosh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. LaLoosh is controlling durang's trapped leg to prevent durang from advancing to side control. LaLoosh wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebby LaLoosh dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
LaLoosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says durang as he avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from durang.
LaLoosh tries to bum rush durang with a series of wild strikes but durang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. LaLoosh shoots for a takedown but durang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. durang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. LaLoosh lands a lovely overhand right.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like bobby durang has been cut. LaLoosh misses with a head kick.
LaLoosh misses with a series of wild punches.
LaLoosh shoots for a takedown but durang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebby LaLoosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaLoosh takes the fight into the clinch. LaLoosh is trying to drag durang to the mat but durang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaLoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. durang moves in looking to clinch but LaLoosh pushes him off. durang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LaLoosh.
LaLoosh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with durang, pushing him back against the cage.
LaLoosh manages to break the clinch.
LaLoosh cracks durang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! durang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can LaLoosh finish him?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) durang is rocked! LaLoosh steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! durang is out on his feet! LaLoosh sets himself and nearly takes durang's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ebby LaLoosh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juvintude DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Witherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNomee comes to the cage accompanied by I'm country. Rodney Witherspoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juvintude DeNomee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Witherspoon! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeNomee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witherspoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. DeNomee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. DeNomee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeNomee rushes Witherspoon and presses him up against the cage.
DeNomee successfully pulls guard.
Witherspoon thows a big elbow that misses. DeNomee keeping moving, preventing Witherspoon from controlling successfully.
DeNomee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Witherspoon shoots for a takedown but DeNomee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeNomee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeNomee working away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Witherspoon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Witherspoon can't do much from the bottom here. Witherspoon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DeNomee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
DeNomee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Witherspoon, who protects the arm well. Witherspoon wants to control but DeNomee postures up. Witherspoon is looking to reverse the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. DeNomee tries to bum rush Witherspoon with a series of wild strikes but Witherspoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. DeNomee scores with a jab.
DeNomee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeNomee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witherspoon sees it coming and defends easily. Witherspoon is trying to control but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Witherspoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeNomee 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.
Witherspoon is looking to improve his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. DeNomee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Witherspoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. DeNomee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeNomee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Witherspoon sprawls well initially but DeNomee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeNomee is working for a submission of some sort.
DeNomee is breathing heavily. Witherspoon is trying to stand up here but DeNomee is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Witherspoon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeNomee has gone for a leg lock! Witherspoon slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeNomee's guard. Witherspoon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juvintude DeNomee 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.
DeNomee swats away the attempt to clinch by Witherspoon. Witherspoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeNomee counters with a stiff right hand. Witherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeNomee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Witherspoon won't be happy with that. Witherspoon is trying to improve his position.
DeNomee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witherspoon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Witherspoon manages to get back to half guard.
DeNomee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Witherspoon trying to control here.
Witherspoon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Witherspoon striking off his back but it's not causing DeNomee any problems.
Witherspoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeNomee defends it easily. DeNomee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witherspoon is keeping the position for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Witherspoon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeNomee passes into half guard.
Witherspoon is looking to improve his position.
DeNomee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNomee wants to work for an arm triangle but Witherspoon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Witherspoon moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Witherspoon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Witherspoon working DeNomee over with strikes here. Witherspoon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. DeNomee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. DeNomee is squirming around, avoiding Witherspoon's attempts to control the action. Witherspoon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeNomee hang on? Witherspoon thowing shots but they're missing. Witherspoon won't let DeNomee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Witherspoon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeNomee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeNomee shrugs it off. DeNomee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. 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 Juvintude DeNomee will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Witherspoon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeNomee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeNomee is looking for a kimura but Witherspoon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeNomee to get the leverage. Witherspoon is looking to improve his position.
Juvintude DeNomee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. DeNomee is thwarting Witherspoon's attempts to control the position. Witherspoon tries to roll over but DeNomee keeps him under control. Witherspoon wants to control but DeNomee is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeNomee is working for a kimura but Witherspoon is defending it quite comfortably.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee is looking for a kimura here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Witherspoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeNomee circles away. Witherspoon dives in and grabs DeNomee's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeNomee pushes down on Witherspoon's head and hops out. DeNomee lands a jab. Witherspoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeNomee defends it nicely. Juvintude DeNomee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Witherspoon.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Witherspoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeNomee counters with a takedown into side control.
DeNomee has an Americana. Witherspoon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DeNomee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DeNomee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juvintude DeNomee!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chico keldosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melendez Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Las Vegas, chico keldosa! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melendez Santiago! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santiago leaves keldosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. chico keldosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
keldosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but keldosa pulls his head out easily.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but keldosa pulls his head out easily. Santiago tries to get to full guard but keldosa has control of the leg.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here. Santiago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from keldosa.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Santiago looks gassed!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as keldosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. keldosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. keldosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. keldosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. keldosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. keldosa passes into half guard.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
keldosa is looking for a kimura but Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for keldosa to get the leverage. keldosa prevents Santiago from improving his position. keldosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. keldosa trying to mount his opponent but Santiago defends it.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago is defending against the submission attempts here by keldosa.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santiago has keldosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago has keldosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santiago pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending keldosa tumbling to the mat - Santiago dives into keldosa's guard. keldosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
keldosa is looking for a triangle but Santiago pushes his legs off easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Santiago postures up in keldosa's guard and throws a big left but keldosa blocks it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santiago's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Santiago with a flurry of punches that miss. keldosa is trying to keep Santiago in close.
Santiago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position. 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 chico keldosa will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
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Santiago moves into the clinch. keldosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
keldosa dives in and grabs Santiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on keldosa's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago closes the distance and pushes keldosa back into the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. keldosa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chico keldosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago gets control of keldosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santiago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago is looking for a triangle but keldosa pushes his legs off easily.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
keldosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and keldosa defends well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. keldosa forces his way into half guard. keldosa working the head and body with strikes.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but keldosa pulls his head out easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but keldosa pulls his head out easily.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back. keldosa wants to pass to mount but Santiago is defending the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from keldosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. keldosa did well to prevent Santiago getting side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Santiago thows a huge punch but keldosa dodges it nicely.
keldosa gets full guard. keldosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santiago drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Santiago as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! keldosa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Santiago! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Melendez Santiago! Melendez Santiago is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Smackiau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 cm
22
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Smackiau! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Wells! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smackiau misses with a body shot.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smackiau as he avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Smackiau there. Wells tries to clinch but Smackiau moves out of range. Smackiau defending well as Wells loads up on a big left hand. Smackiau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Randy Wells has been cut. Smackiau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wells. Smackiau punishes Wells's body with a nice straight punch. Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smackiau misses with a wild body shot. Wells throws a head kick that misses. Wells should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Smackiau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smackiau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wells has time to react. Smackiau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Smackiau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wells looks gassed! Wells takes a body punch but keeps moving.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Wells takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A shot to de liver by Smackiau. Beautiful body shot. Smackiau lands a hook that stumbles Wells back into the cage. Smackiau follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wells to the canvas! Smackiau pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wells has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Smackiau! Manny Smackiau retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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