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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly comes to the cage accompanied by Bring the Noise. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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161 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay South!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - South looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
South is looking to clinch but Handly is avoiding it.
Handly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handly manages to break the clinch.
South throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from South.
South throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handly moves into range and clinches up with South.
South looking to slow down the pace here.
Handly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
South dives in and grabs Handly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handly pushes down on South's head and hops out.
Handly darts in trying to clinch
and South counters with a three punch combo that has Handly backing up. Handly nods at South to acknowledge the strikes.
Charles Handly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
South throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handly.
South misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handly.
Handly tries to clinch up.
Handly misses with a wild combination.
Handly takes the fight into the clinch.
Handly tightens his grip and picks South up, before dumping him to the ground. South manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
South utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handly wants to pass the guard but South is keeping the position.
Handly stays in close to South's body and controls the position.
South looking to control.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
South utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. South is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Handly throws a series of punches but South avoids them all with ease.
South swinging wildly here.
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.
Handly takes one to the side of the head.
South goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handly lands a nice shot to the body.
South swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handly dodges the punch combination from South.
South swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
South looks gassed!
South misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handly wants a takedown but no success here.
Handly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Handly.
Handly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but South paws at him with a jab and circles away.
South throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
South utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handly is working South over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handly is looking to work some ground and pound but South has wrist control.
South keeping full guard, as Handly tries to pass.
Handly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
South keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handly trying to control the position from guard on top but South is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Handly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Handly forces South back against the cage and clinches.
South fails to pull guard.
South wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handly breaks from the clinch.
South tries to clinch but Handly is having none of it.
Handly gets the takedown into side control.
Handly working the ground and pound but South is defending the strikes.
South dodges the ground and pound from Handly.
South seems a little lost for a moment, as Handly dominates the positioning.
South dodges the ground and pound from Handly.
Handly throws an elbow but South slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
South struggling a bit here.
Handly working the ground and pound but South is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
South misses with a double jab.
Handly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handly tries to close the distance and clinch but South swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handly instigates a clinch.
Handly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handly fails with a takedown attempt.
Handly tries to close the distance and clinch up but South swats him away and circles back towards the center.
South closes the distance and pushes Handly back into the cage.
Handly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
South misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
South misses with a wild combination.
Handly feints and as South raises his hands in defense, Handly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
South keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly chips away with some ground and pound.
Handly trying to control but South is working from the bottom.
Handly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Handly is looking to work some ground and pound but South has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handly trying to control but South is working from the bottom.
South keeping full guard, as Handly tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
South tries to bum rush Handly with a series of wild strikes but Handly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
South displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handly.
South misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as South throws out the jab.
South tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handly swivels and escapes.
South is breathing heavily.
South looks to land a combination but Handly avoids it well.
Handly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handly with a poor takedown
enabling South to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Handly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handly has managed to clinch.
Handly is working for takedown but South is calmly controlling the position for now.
Handly breaks the clinch.
South throws a combination that misses
and Handly counters by clinching up.
Handly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. South fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Handly lands with a hook. South tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handly clinches.
Handly breaks the clinch.
South looks to score with a jab to the body but Handly is just out of range.
Handly closes the distance and pushes South back into the cage.
South can't break the clinch.
Handly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but South gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Handly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handly tries to clinch up.
South swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Handly counters with a right hand to the body.
Handly moves in looking to clinch but South pushes him off.
Handly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping South at a distance.
Charles Handly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handly is just content to waste time from the top position. South takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Handly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
South wants to stand and escape but Handly is having none of it.
Handly throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Handly throws a big right hand that misses.
Handly postures up and lands a big shot to South's brow.
Handly throwing strikes but missing.
Handly throws a strike but South rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
South trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
South thows a body shot but no joy.
Handly clinches up against the cage.
Handly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. South fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Handly throws a left and a right that both miss
and South counters by clinching up.
Handly breaks the clinch.
Handly clinches up against the cage.
South is looking to break free of the clinch but Handly has double underhooks.
South wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handly has him pressed against the cage.
Handly prevents South from breaking the clinch.
Handly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. South fights it off and pushes away nicely.
South wants to slow Handly down by chopping away at his legs.
Handly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handly has taken the fight to the clinch.
South has Handly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handly tries to clinch there but South circles away.
Handly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
South takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handly wants to lay and pray for a moment but South keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly is stalling here. South is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Handly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and South has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
South goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Handly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in South's guard! Nice work there by Handly!
Handly trying to control the position from guard on top but South is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handly is looking to work some ground and pound but South has wrist control.
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.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Handly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Charles Handly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
South has momentary wrist control but Handly slips an elbow through the middle.
Handly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Handly is looking to work some ground and pound but South has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South kicks Handly off and gets to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Handly.
Handly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handly keeps the fight on the outside.
Handly darts in and clinches South up against the cage.
South is trying to break the clinch but Handly is controlling him.
Handly tightens his grip and picks South up, before dumping him to the ground. South manages to land in guard.
South looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay South has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handly looking to sit in guard and control but South gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
South wants to pass the guard but Handly is keeping the position.
Handly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes South off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in South's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Handly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Handly wants to control from the top but South keeps moving.
Handly throwing strikes but missing.
Handly trying to control but South is working from the bottom.
Charles Handly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handly tries to free his leg and advance position but South is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Handly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handly, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Handly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bordado has chosen Number 1 spot as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquin Bordado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Bordado shoots in.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Bordado. Bordado gets slowly back to his feet.
Bordado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beast is fending him off so far but Bordado persists. Nope, Beast circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Bordado.
Bordado shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Bordado. Bordado gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast lands with a hook. Bordado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bordado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
Bordado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast lands with a right hand.
Beast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joaquin Bordado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bordado has a takedown stuffed.
Bordado looks gassed!
Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Bordado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordado somewhat.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Bordado should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beast.
Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beast throws a series of strikes that have Bordado backpedaling.
Bordado is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beast is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bordado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bordado is trying to escape the position but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast decides to stand back up. Beast steps back and let's Bordado get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado misses with a takedown attempt
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast clinches.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Bordado should have avoided that one.
Bordado misses with a takedown
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Bordado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bordado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beast manages to break the clinch.
Bordado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bordado's head.
Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beast lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bordado takes one to the chin there.
Beast is working the combinations to good effect here.
Beast thuds his right hand into Bordado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bordado to the mat! Bordado manages to get full guard.
Beast stands and throws Bordado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Beast stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beast decides to pull guard.
Bordado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bordado throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Beast 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.
Beast scoring well with a low kick there.
Bordado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bordado fails with the takedown
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Bordado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast with a jab.
Bordado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Bordado.
Bordado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bordado is breathing heavily.
Beast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bordado is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Bordado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beast counters with a left and a right... And another left! Bordado is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Beast!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hover as he jumps to the side.
Guerrero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesse Hover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Guerrero.
Guerrero shoots in and drives through. Hover sprawls well.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Hover avoids it well.
Guerrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Hover is avoiding it.
Hover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Guerrero catches Hover right on the button with a cross.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Hover.
Hover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jesse Hover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero throws a jab when Hover was well out of range.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Hover is avoiding it.
Guerrero connects with the punch.
Hover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hover was covering up waiting for the punch and Guerrero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guerrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerrero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hover is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerrero has managed to get both his arms back between Hover's legs - danger averted.
Guerrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero lands a jab to the head.
Hover tries a head kick but it misses.
Hover is breathing heavily.
Hover throws a head kick that misses.
Hover avoids a kick to the body.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Hover moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hover throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Guerrero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hover is letting Guerrero control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Guerrero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guerrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hover keeps working.
Hover tries to roll over but Guerrero keeps him under control.
Guerrero trying to control from half guard but Hover is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to advance position but Hover won't allow it.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hover defends it well.
Hover could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guerrero trying to advance position but Hover counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero passes Hover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guerrero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hover is just riding it out for now. Guerrero eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerrero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Guerrero 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!
Hover slaps away a takedown attempt from Guerrero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guerrero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hover circles away.
Hover thows a body kick. Guerrero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Hover throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hover trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero looking for a guillotine here but Hover defends easily.
Guerrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jesse Hover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Hover from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Hover.
A head kick misses from Hover.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hover has time to react.
Guerrero works over Hover's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerrero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guerrero is staying tight to Hover's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero advances nicely into full mount.
Guerrero looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Guerrero.
Well Guerrero 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between matheus borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matheus borges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
borges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
borges has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
borges misses with an elbow strike.
borges breaks the clinch.
borges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
borges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
borges tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
borges decides to stand and escape the position.
borges moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
BOOM! borges lands a beautiful left hook that drops Silva. Silva tries to recover but borges is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). matheus borges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goorbz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Goorbz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JanOle Stafjard's chin.
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Goorbz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goorbz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stafjard gets caught flat footed, as Goorbz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goorbz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stafjard has his hands on Goorbz's head, controlling the position.
Stafjard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goorbz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafjard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goorbz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goorbz trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goorbz wants to pass the guard but Stafjard is keeping the position.
Stafjard controls Goorbz momentarily but Goorbz frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goorbz drops Stafjard with a left and a right! Oh, Stafjard is hurt - Goorbz dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like JanOle Stafjard has been cut.
Stafjard is not content to let Goorbz control the position.
Goorbz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stafjard on the ground.
Goorbz taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goorbz trying to control the position but Stafjard is working away.
Stafjard tries to improve position but can't.
Goorbz staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Goorbz.
Goorbz throws a series of strikes that have Stafjard backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goorbz lands a left and a right that sends Stafjard crashing to the canvas! Goorbz dives into mount looking to finish!
Goorbz controlling the position easily from mount.
Goorbz looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goorbz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stafjard is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goorbz controlling from the full mount.
Stafjard is working to get back to half guard.
Goorbz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stafjard is working to get back to half guard.
Goorbz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goorbz controlling the pace for now.
Goorbz looking to control but Stafjard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Goorbz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stafjard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goorbz tries to control but Stafjard wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goorbz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JanOle Stafjard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goorbz throws a nice looking combination but Stafjard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goorbz lands a nice shot that snaps Stafjard's head back.
Goorbz shoots for a takedown but Stafjard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stafjard doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Goorbz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goorbz trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Goorbz.
Goorbz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stafjard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goorbz controlling the position.
Goorbz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goorbz scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goorbz cracks a nice hook into Stafjard's ribs.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Goorbz circles away easily
and Goorbz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stafjard is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goorbz!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goorbz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stafjard is rocked!
Goorbz drops Stafjard with a left right combo! Goorbz follows him down to the ground into side control.
Stafjard is still in real trouble! Can Goorbz finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goorbz trying to control the position but Stafjard is working away.
Stafjard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stafjard seems to have recovered his senses.
Goorbz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goorbz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goorbz trying to control the position but Stafjard is working away.
Stafjard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goorbz stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goorbz!
Goorbz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Goorbz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stafjard was covering up waiting for the punch and Goorbz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stafjard trying to keep a closed guard but Goorbz is proving a slippery customer.
Goorbz trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Goorbz.
Stafjard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stafjard has his takedown stuffed
and Goorbz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goorbz.
Andrew Goorbz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JanOle Stafjard.
Goorbz wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
Goorbz stopping the sweep attempt from Stafjard.
Goorbz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goorbz content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goorbz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JanOle Stafjard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goorbz stuns Stafjard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goorbz tries to clinch up.
Andrew Goorbz is winning the standup battle so far.
Goorbz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stafjard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goorbz.
Stafjard shoots and misses
so Goorbz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goorbz controlling from the top position.
Goorbz postures up.
Stafjard keeping moving, preventing Goorbz from controlling successfully.
Stafjard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goorbz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafjard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goorbz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Goorbz as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goorbz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stafjard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goorbz lands a jab-cross combination.
Goorbz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goorbz lands in his opponent's guard.
Andrew Goorbz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goorbz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stafjard is retaining full guard.
Goorbz trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
Goorbz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard keeping moving, preventing Goorbz from controlling successfully.
Goorbz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stafjard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goorbz looking to sit in guard and control but Stafjard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stafjard trying to control the position from guard on top but Goorbz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goorbz lands a nice hook to Stafjard's body. Stafjard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goorbz stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
Goorbz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stafjard to the mat! Stafjard manages to get full guard.
Goorbz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafjard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goorbz with a nice head shot there.
Goorbz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stafjard can do to turn this around?
Goorbz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goorbz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goorbz wants to stand but Stafjard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goorbz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goorbz stays in close to Stafjard's body and controls the position.
Goorbz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafjard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrew Goorbz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goorbz trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
JanOle Stafjard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goorbz looking to sit in guard and control but Stafjard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Goorbz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goorbz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Goorbz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Canton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (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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141 lbs
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134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Canton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canton closes the distance and clinches up with Runestorm, looking for a takedown. Canton pushes Runestorm against the cage but Runestorm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm is looking to clinch but Canton is avoiding it.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Canton.
Canton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Runestorm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Runestorm is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runestorm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Runestorm is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton is trying to get an arm triangle but Runestorm is defending well.
Canton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Runestorm is looking for a sweep.
Canton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runestorm wants to control but Canton postures up.
Canton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runestorm can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Runestorm is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Canton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runestorm. Canton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runestorm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canton.
Canton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runestorm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Runestorm tries to clinch there but Canton circles away.
Sven Runestorm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four 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.
Runestorm tries to clinch up.
Runestorm scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runestorm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runestorm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runestorm tries to clinch but Canton moves out of range.
Runestorm wants to clinch up but Canton keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Canton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Canton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Johnny Canton has been cut.
Canton scores with a takedown into Runestorm's guard.
Canton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runestorm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canton is working for a submission of some sort.
Runestorm is not content to let Canton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Runestorm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canton controlling the action here.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runestorm wants to clinch.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runestorm scores with a punch to the head.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runestorm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Runestorm.
Canton shoots for a double leg takedown but Runestorm sprawls well. He's pushed Canton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Runestorm's guard.
Runestorm is trying to keep Canton in close.
Canton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Runestorm is pulling down on Canton's head to control his posture.
Canton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runestorm working a defensive guard here.
Canton being controlled here momentarily.
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 Johnny Canton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Canton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Canton throws a nice head kick!
Runestorm is looking to clinch.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Runestorm both land. Nice combination.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sven Runestorm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm misses with a wild combination.
Runestorm throws a body punch but Canton moves out of range.
Runestorm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canton.
Runestorm tries to clinch up but Canton circles away and keeps his distance.
Runestorm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runestorm misses with a looping left.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch but Canton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runestorm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canton.
Canton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm looks to land a combination but Canton avoids it well.
Runestorm has Canton up against the cage in a clinch.
Canton tries to score a body lock takedown but Runestorm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runestorm tries to pull guard but Canton holds him up against the cage and eventually Runestorm drops back down to his feet.
Canton has Runestorm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runestorm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runestorm prevents it.
Runestorm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canton avoids it.
Runestorm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Runestorm pushes Canton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runestorm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnny Canton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Runestorm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runestorm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Runestorm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Canton jumps guard but Runestorm stands there with Canton around his waist. Canton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canton is working for takedown but Runestorm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canton stops a takedown attempt from Runestorm.
Canton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runestorm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canton prevents the takedown attempt.
Canton keeps control of Runestorm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Runestorm walks away with a smile on his face. Canton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Runestorm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canton rather than just go for the knockout.
Runestorm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Runestorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Canton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Delonge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker comes to the cage accompanied by Edith singin Those were the days..... Tom Delonge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Delonge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Delonge does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delonge.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bunker!
Bunker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delonge. That did some damage!
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Delonge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delonge's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Delonge duly obliges.
Delonge tries to clinch but Bunker is having none of it.
Bunker throws a leg kick which misses Delonge's front leg but catches the back leg as Delonge tries to avoid it.
Delonge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delonge misses with a looping left.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Delonge's head but Delonge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
Bunker works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Bunker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delonge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Delonge keeps moving.
Bunker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delonge keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker stops Delonge from standing up.
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delonge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Delonge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunker.
Delonge avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Bunker moves into the clinch.
Bunker has Delonge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delonge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker slips under a jab.
Archie Bunker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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.
Delonge tries to move into range but Bunker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delonge moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delonge.
Bunker takes one on the button.
Bunker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Bunker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Delonge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bunker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delonge to the mat. Delonge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bunker trying to control but Delonge is working from the bottom.
Bunker throws and elbow that misses. Delonge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunker's guard. Nice move by Delonge!
Delonge looking to pass the guard.
Bunker wants to stand up but Delonge is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bunker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Delonge loads up on a big right hand but Bunker slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delonge takes a step back to recover.
Delonge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker.
Some wild striking there from Delonge.
Bunker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunker moves forwards but Delonge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunker throws a right and a left that Delonge avoids nicely.
Bunker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delonge walks into a straight right hand from Bunker.
Bunker throws a series of punches but Delonge moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bunker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunker.
Delonge misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Delonge misses.
Delonge looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Bunker.
Bunker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delonge up against the cage.
Bunker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Bunker finds it's target.
Delonge is looking to clinch but Bunker is avoiding it.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Bunker.
Bunker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunker is looking to slow Delonge down with leg kicks.
Delonge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bunker counter with a right hand.
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
Bunker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delonge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunker is working the ground and pound. Can Delonge escape?
Delonge is trying to get back to his feet but Bunker has full control of the position and if anything, Delonge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bunker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Delonge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Archie Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delonge lands with a straight right. Bunker didn't see that one coming.
Bunker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delonge counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunker tries to escape but Delonge is in control.
Bunker throws Delonge to one side and escapes!
Bunker throws a nice head kick!
Bunker instigates a clinch.
Bunker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delonge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunker. Bunker obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delonge, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike.
Bunker stalling.
Bunker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delonge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunker takes one to the side of the head.
Bunker misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunker, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delonge, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunker has Delonge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delonge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunker has Delonge pushed against the cage.
Bunker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delonge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Delonge finds it's target.
A punch combination from Delonge misses.
Delonge clobbers Bunker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Delonge misses with a two punch combination.
Delonge is breathing heavily.
Bunker rushes Delonge and presses him up against the cage.
Bunker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delonge pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunker throws a head kick but Delonge moves out of range.
Bunker scores with a jab to the head.
Bunker misses with a straight right.
Delonge 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.
Bunker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bunker throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delonge's head.
Bunker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bunker looks to land a right hand but Delonge moved out of range.
Delonge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Delonge. That snapped Bunker's head back.
Delonge walks into a left hand.
Bunker clinches.
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!
Bunker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bunker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delonge takes a step back to recover.
Bunker throws a head kick but Delonge moves out of range.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Delonge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bunker connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
Bunker lands with a straight right. Delonge didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker gets a clinch.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tom Delonge has been cut.
Bunker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Delonge.
Bunker misses with the combination.
Bunker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delonge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunker throws a leg kick which misses Delonge's front leg but catches the back leg as Delonge tries to avoid it.
Delonge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker feints and then cracks Delonge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delonge down.
Bunker looks to land a combination but Delonge avoids it well.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Delonge throws a nice looking combination but Bunker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delonge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delonge dodges the punch combination from Bunker.
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
Bunker has hold of one of Delonge's legs. Delonge is fighting the takedown attempt but Bunker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bunker works over Delonge with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bunker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delonge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bunker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Delonge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Delonge moves out of range easily.
Bunker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunker lands a high kick!
Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Delonge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunker sprawls well. Bunker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delonge gets slowly back to his feet.
Delonge tries to clinch up
and Bunker moves into the clinch.
Bunker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunker breaks from the clinch.
Delonge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Delonge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunker forces Delonge back against the cage and clinches.
Bunker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bunker lands strikes from half guard.
Bunker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker 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.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delonge can do to turn this around?
Delonge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bunker dominating with strikes here.
Bunker landing strikes from the mount.
Bunker dominating with strikes here.
Bunker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Delonge can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bunker landing strikes from the mount and Delonge is in trouble!
Bunker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Delonge is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bunker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunker working the ground and pound effectively.
Bunker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delonge's face.
That has opened up Tom Delonge's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker content just to control the position here.
Bunker has hold of Delonge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delonge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bunker raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Bunker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunker controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delonge is bucking up trying to escape but Bunker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bunker scoring with strikes but Delonge is staying in there.
Tom Delonge's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Delonge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Bunker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kimble lands a two punch combo.
Dunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunn somewhat.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Kimble moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimble. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kimble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Dunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunn wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Kimble.
Dunn fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kimble.
Dunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimble pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Kimble is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunn 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.
Kimble tries to get to full guard but Dunn has control of the leg.
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.
Dunn wants to advance to full mount but Kimble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dunn dives in and grabs Kimble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimble pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.
Dunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimble.
Kimble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily.
Dunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kimble's calf.
Kimble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Kimble.
Kimble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimble counters with a stiff right hand.
Kimble wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kimble counter with a right hand.
Dunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Dunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dunn has hold of Kimble's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kimble tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dunn cranks the arm and Kimble screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kimble, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Dunn!
Mark Dunn is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Madukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank The Blade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Madukes's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Madukes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madukes looks to land a combination but The Blade avoids it well.
Madukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank The Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madukes scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Blade in his tracks.
The Blade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madukes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madukes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Blade wants to clinch.
Madukes keeps the fight on the outside.
Madukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Madukes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Blade!
The Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madukes on the ground.
Madukes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Blade turns into him and now he's in Madukes's guard.
The Blade tries to stand but Madukes is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade throws and elbow that misses. Madukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Blade's guard. Nice move by Madukes!
The Blade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madukes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madukes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madukes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Madukes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madukes is in close to The Blade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madukes is looking to advance position but The Blade has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The Blade goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Madukes turns into him and now he's in The Blade's guard.
Madukes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madukes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madukes trying to control the position from guard on top but The Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Blade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Blade throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madukes throws a series of punches but The Blade moves out of range.
The Blade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Madukes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Madukes 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.
The Blade throws the kick towards the body but Madukes avoids it.
The Blade tries to clinch but Madukes moves out of range.
The Blade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madukes misses with a double jab.
Madukes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madukes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Blade's guard.
The Blade keeping full guard, as Madukes tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Blade wants to stand up but Madukes is controlling him.
Madukes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madukes distracts The Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Madukes trying to control the position from guard on top but The Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madukes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Blade looking for a sweep. Not yet The Blade, not yet.
The Blade being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
The Blade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madukes trying to control but The Blade is working from the bottom.
Madukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Madukes controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Madukes.
Madukes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Madukes misses.
The Blade misses with a double jab
so Madukes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Madukes wants to pass the guard but The Blade is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madukes trying to control but The Blade is working from the bottom.
The Blade trying to control the position.
Madukes throws a big right hand that misses.
Madukes is looking to work some ground and pound but The Blade has wrist control.
The Blade pulls Madukes in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Madukes 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.
The Blade is looking to clinch but Madukes is avoiding it.
The Blade walks into a left hand.
The Blade throws a head kick but Madukes moves out of range.
Madukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Blade but The Blade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Blade tries a head kick but it misses.
Madukes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brian Madukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madukes working the strikes but The Blade uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The Blade is trying to stand.
Madukes wants to control but The Blade is keeping him busy.
Madukes controlling the action here.
Madukes wants to pass the guard but The Blade is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madukes throwing shots but The Blade is blocking nicely.
Madukes trying to pass the guard but The Blade defending well.
Madukes is trying to work for a kimura but The Blade is defending well.
Madukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
The Blade motions for Madukes to come forward. The Blade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frank The Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Blade throws a head kick that half lands.
Frank The Blade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Blade looks to clinch
and Madukes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Blade tries to clinch there but Madukes circles away.
The Blade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Madukes.
Madukes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Madukes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madukes throwing strikes from guard but The Blade blocks nicely.
Madukes throwing strikes but missing.
Madukes looking to sit in guard and control but The Blade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes has control of The Blade's left arm, preventing The Blade from doing any damage.
Madukes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Blade's guard.
Madukes wants to pass the guard but The Blade is keeping the position.
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.
Madukes postures up in The Blade's guard and throws a big left but The Blade blocks it.
Madukes advances position into side control!
The Blade defending against the ground and pound.
The Blade is trying to control Madukes's posture but Madukes avoids it.
The ground and pound from Madukes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Madukes really 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.
Madukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madukes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Madukes misses with a head shot. The Blade uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madukes works over The Blade with some ground and pound from guard.
Madukes wants to pass the guard but The Blade is keeping the position.
Madukesis looking to pass into half guard but The Blade pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Blade is in guard.
The Blade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madukes has escaped and now he's on top!
Madukes wants to control from the top but The Blade keeps moving.
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.
Madukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Blade keeping moving, preventing Madukes from controlling successfully.
Madukes looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes thows a big elbow that misses.
The Blade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madukes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Blade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Blade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madukes moves out of range of the body kick from The Blade.
Madukes throws a series of strikes that have The Blade backpedaling.
Madukes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Madukes misses with a combination
and The Blade counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madukes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Blade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Madukes takes a step back to recover.
The Blade scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Blade.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Blade - that will leave a mark!
Madukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madukes avoids the head kick by The Blade.
The Blade moves in looking to clinch but Madukes pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Madukes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madukes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Blade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madukes tries for a takedown but The Blade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brian Madukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Blade scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Madukes with that takedown attempt.
Frank The Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Madukes.
Madukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank The Blade had his way with Brian Madukes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Madukes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Blade scores with a shot to the body.
The Blade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Madukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madukes misses with a double jab
and The Blade counters by clinching up.
Madukes is working for takedown but The Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from The Blade.
Madukes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Blade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Blade manages to break the clinch.
The Blade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madukes will feel that in the morning.
The Blade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank The Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Madukes.
The Blade tries to clinch but Madukes moves out of range.
The Blade closes the distance and clinches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Madukes has The Blade pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Blade.
Madukes throws an elbow that misses.
The Blade lands an elbow inside that Madukes shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Blade obliges.
The Blade manages to break the clinch.
The Blade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Madukes. That did some damage!
The Blade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Madukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Blade.
The Blade clinches but Madukes breaks the clinch
and Madukes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Madukes wants to control from the top but The Blade keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madukes lands a couple of elbows.
The Blade keeping moving, preventing Madukes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madukes wants to pass the guard but The Blade is keeping the position.
Madukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blade trying to keep a closed guard but Madukes is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Madukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Blade throws a body kick that misses.
The Blade misses with a body kick.
Madukes shoots in for a takedown but The Blade shows good takedown defense.
Madukes tries for a takedown but The Blade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blade lands a head kick. Madukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Madukes with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Blade counters with a two punch combo.
The Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madukes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Blade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madukes blocks a head kick by The Blade.
Madukes throws a sloppy head kick
and The Blade counters with a nice body kick.
Madukes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Blade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madukes throws a hook but The Blade avoids it easily.
Madukes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madukes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Blade - the referee stops the clock and Madukes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Blade. Madukes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blade wants to clinch up but Madukes keeps it at a distance.
The Blade darts in trying to clinch
and Madukes counters with a nice uppercut.
Madukes misses with a body shot.
The Blade scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Blade throws a nice head kick!
Frank The Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madukes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank The Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madukes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Madukes!
Brian Madukes is the new lightweight champion!
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