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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 7083 p4p, 461 weight class) and Aurora Borealis (ranked 19891 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aurora Borealis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Cup blocks a low kick nicely.
Borealis slips under a jab.
Borealis checks a low kick from Cup.
And Borealis tries to counter it with a takedown but Cup pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borealis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cup to the mat! Cup manages to get full guard.
Borealis looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Cup pushes down on Borealis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borealis is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borealis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borealis is looking to escape.
Borealis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borealis is just riding it out for now. Cup eventually gives up the hold.
Borealis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cup is working away from the top position though.
Borealis is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.
Borealis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Borealis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Borealis is trying to get back to full guard.
Borealis punching from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Borealis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cup works his way into full mount!
Borealis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Borealis wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Cup wants to control the pace but Borealis is squirming around nicely.
Borealis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Cup moves to take his opponent's back.
Borealis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup prevents Borealis from improving his position.
Borealis manages to get to full guard.
Borealis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borealis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cup pushing down on Borealis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borealis is in trouble now - Cup has advanced to mount!
Borealis working to try and regain half guard.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Cup gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup clinches up with Borealis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Borealis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cup's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borealis looking to pass the guard.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borealis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Borealis's legs - danger averted.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borealis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borealis won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borealis gets the takedown into side control.
Borealis trying to control the position but Cup is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Borealis cracks Cup with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borealis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Borealis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Borealis landing a few strikes.
Red Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borealis throwing strikes but Cup manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup stands up and beckons Borealis to his feet.
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Borealis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borealis takes one to the side of the head.
Borealis avoids the body shot from Cup.
Borealis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup gets caught flat footed, as Borealis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borealis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borealis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup is controlling Borealis's posture.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borealis is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borealis tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borealis can't escape the position.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borealis can do to turn this around?
Borealis regains half guard.
Borealis tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borealis moves into full guard.
Cup gets to his feet. Borealis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borealis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borealis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borealis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Borealis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borealis.
Cup parries the strikes from Borealis easily there. Borealis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cup to escape.
Cup tries to escape but Borealis is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Borealis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Borealis.
Borealis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borealis throws a strike aimed at the side of Cup's head but Cup avoids it well.
Borealis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borealis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cup to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borealis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Borealis.
Borealis is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Borealis is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Cup misses with an uppercut. Borealis saw that one coming.
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Borealis is looking for the big counter here.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borealis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cup.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cup swings for the body but Borealis moves out of range.
Cup blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Cup misses.
Borealis walks into a jab.
Cup fails to land the takedown.
Borealis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cup!
Cup throws Borealis to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borealis slips under a jab from Cup.
Borealis shoots in and bounces Cup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borealis lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borealis stops Cup from standing up.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borealis stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
Borealis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borealis throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borealis's guard. Nice move by Cup!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Borealis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borealis is keeping the position for now.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Borealis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Borealis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Borealis is trying to control the position but Cup postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borealis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borealis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis working a defensive guard here.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borealis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borealis.
Cup advances position into side control!
Cup trying to control the position but Borealis is working away.
Borealis tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borealis is being controlled here.
Borealis is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup works to advance to full mount. Borealis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borealis is trying desperately to improve position.
Borealis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cup looking to control but Borealis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Borealis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Cup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cup 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Cup!
A very excited looking Red Cup made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 3304 p4p, 376 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 4387 p4p, 435 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple 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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Come on Akharraz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Akharraz misses the target.
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akharraz gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Akharraz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Walker tries to pull guard but Akharraz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akharraz breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker drives through with a takedown into Akharraz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Akharraz blocks nicely.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akharraz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Akharraz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walker dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker cracks Akharraz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Walker is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is working Akharraz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walker misses with the ground and pound.
Akharraz is not content to let Walker control the position.
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akharraz some visible discomfort.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Walker is dominant here and he's now got Akharraz's back!
Akharraz trying to get back to his feet but Walker is in full control for now.
Walker is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Akharraz taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 2593 p4p, 103 weight class) and Carl Sands (ranked 1823 p4p, 57 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Sands has chosen Ante Up (Remix) - By: M.O.P. ft. Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chip Chocolate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands misses with an uppercut
so Chocolate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chocolate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands looking for subs off his back but Chocolate has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chocolate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chocolate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chocolate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chocolate trying to control the action but Sands is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate stalling.
Sands gets full guard.
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Chocolate is in close to Sands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Chocolate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sands's head.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chocolate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chocolate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chocolate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chocolate is in close to Sands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate connects with a couple of short punches.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sands is rocked!
Sands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chocolate is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chocolate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sands is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
Sands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chocolate is aware though and is defending well.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Chocolate works over Sands with some ground and pound from guard.
Chocolate postures up and lands a big shot to Sands's brow.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chocolate is working Sands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.
Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chocolate with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chocolate works over Sands with some ground and pound from guard.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chocolate 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.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
Sands has momentary wrist control but Chocolate slips an elbow through the middle.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
Sands looking for subs off his back but Chocolate has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sands is staying active underneath Chocolate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate 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.
Sands is trying to control but Chocolate manages to pass to mount!
Chocolate working Sands over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Chocolate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chocolate blocks a jab.
Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt - Sands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chocolate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chocolate loads up on a big right hand but Sands slips the punch.
Sands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sands throws a jab when Chocolate was well out of range.
Chocolate ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Chocolate blocks a jab.
Chocolate connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sands - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gomu Gomu (ranked 2274 p4p, 67 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 3275 p4p, 115 weight class). Dee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Electric Feel - By: MGMT. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu staying out of range there.
Gomu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomu.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Dee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dee connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomu.
Gomu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Gomu throws a head punch that misses.
Gomu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
Gomu tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
Dee told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gomu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomu tries to land knees in the clinch but Dee avoids the damage to the body.
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomu lands a right hand.
Dee tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomu avoids the damage to the body.
Gomu misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomu misses with a knee strike.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Gomu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomu blocks a body shot from Dee.
Dee is trying to break the clinch but Gomu is controlling him.
Gomu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gomu is breathing heavily.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dee manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gomu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomu Gomu's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Gomu blocks the leg kick.
Gomu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomu throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
Gomu lands with a cross.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee throws the left hand but Gomu avoids the punch easily.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Gomu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee throws the left hand but Gomu avoids the punch easily.
Dee misses the jab.
Gomu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomu counters with a right hand to the body.
Gomu is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
Gomu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dee finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomu's head.
Gomu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Gomu throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bubba Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomu blocks a low kick nicely.
Gomu is looking to counter punch.
Gomu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Gomu takes one on the button.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomu's sensitive parts.
Gomu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dee works Gomu's body with a nice hook.
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!
Dee misses with a left hand
and Gomu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Gomu throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
Gomu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Gomu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gomu tries to move into range but Dee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dee misses the jab.
Gomu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick.
Dee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee throws a chopping leg kick but Gomu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dee moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomu.
Gomu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dee throws a body punch but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Dee catches Gomu right on the button with a cross.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomu.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Gomu is predictable there
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Gomu moved out of range nicely.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomu on the side of the head.
Gomu is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dee engages and cracks Gomu with a massive lead left hook - Gomu tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dee is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Dee!
Bubba Dee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 1308 p4p, 68 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 995 p4p, 52 weight class). Pittsburgh Steelers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Steelers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steelers misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No joy there for Steelers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Steelers backs off Ragnarsson throws a huge counter combo but Steelers manages to avoid it all.
Steelers throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steelers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn in the buildup to the fight.
Steelers lands a big right hand that sends Ragnarsson crashing to the mat! Steelers stays standing though and waves Ragnarsson back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steelers.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Steelers's front leg but catches the back leg as Steelers tries to avoid it.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steelers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers lands a big uppercut and Ragnarsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ragnarsson looks OK. Steelers waves Ragnarsson back to his feet!
That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Steelers.
Steelers misses with a left hand
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steelers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steelers misses with a combination
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
Steelers tries a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Whack! Steelers lands a heavy head kick that drops Ragnarsson. The ref tackles Steelers to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ragnarsson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 1787 p4p, 85 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 3942 p4p, 136 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn MacCumhaill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou misses with a wild combination.
MacCumhaill throws a predictable looking body shot
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from MacCumhaill.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
BangYou lands a right hook to the body.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill throws a right and a left that BangYou avoids nicely.
BangYou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacCumhaill throws an overhand right that lands on BangYou's shoulder, as BangYou tries to avoid the shot.
MacCumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
BangYou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BangYou lands a head kick. MacCumhaill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCumhaill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacCumhaill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacCumhaill just misses with a punch to the body.
MacCumhaill misses with a double jab
and BangYou counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for BangYou.
BangYou takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from BangYou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCumhaill can't break the clinch.
MacCumhaill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BangYou working MacCumhaill over with knees to the body.
MacCumhaill looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by BangYou.
BangYou lands with a left to the head.
BangYou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
BangYou has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BangYou content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that BangYou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacCumhaill can't escape the position.
BangYou controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangYou continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BangYou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacCumhaill is desperately trying to improve his position but BangYou has a good base and remains in mount.
MacCumhaill tries to hold on but BangYou pushes him away.
MacCumhaill is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BangYou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacCumhaill tries to hold on but BangYou pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacCumhaill throws a sloppy body shot
and BangYou counters with a left to the body.
MacCumhaill looks to land a right hand but BangYou moved out of range.
BangYou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacCumhaill throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou scores with a one two! MacCumhaill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BangYou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCumhaill can do to turn this around?
BangYou lands a big head kick that sends MacCumhaill tumbling to the mat! BangYou takes a step backwards and waves MacCumhaill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacCumhaill is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BangYou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacCumhaill is still on wobbly legs! Can BangYou finish him?
Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacCumhaill drops his hands momentarily and BangYou needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips MacCumhaill just on the top of the head. MacCumhaill drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in MacCumhaill - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aiu BangYou!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 2920 p4p, 333 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 4092 p4p, 421 weight class). Rodney Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr misses with a hook.
Garcia swings for the body but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Penn Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn Jr.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn Jr is out of range.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn Jr manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Penn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Penn Jr circles away easily
and Penn Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick but Penn Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Penn Jr finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
Garcia cracks Penn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Penn Jr counters with a head kick that drops Garcia to the mat! Garcia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Garcia is rocked!
Penn Jr steps in with a hook that catches Garcia right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Penn Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Garcia looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Penn Jr!
After the fight, Steel Penn Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchizedek Halo (ranked 1682 p4p, 225 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 3053 p4p, 346 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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215 lbs
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222 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bleed counters with a nice body kick.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo jabs Bleed right on the nose. Bleed blinks but takes it well.
Bleed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleed looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Bleed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bleed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleed.
We've been informed that Bleed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bleed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halo is able to avoid easily.
Bleed ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Bleed drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Bleed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bleed misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleed doesn't seem phased though.
Bleed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Bleed dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Bleed moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
A low kick from Bleed is predictable there
and Halo counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo stuns Bleed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bleed counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Halo.
Bleed throws a counter combo.
Halo staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Bleed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bleed is looking to land body kicks.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Bleed counters with a crisp one two that drops Halo! Bleed thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halo to his feet! Halo is in big trouble!
Bleed lands a body shot.
Bleed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Bleed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
Bleed fails to land with a series of punches.
Bleed throws a head kick that misses.
Bleed misses with a hook.
Halo connects with a right hand. Bleed shakes it off.
Bleed throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bleed.
Bleed throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Bleed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Halo lands.
Bleed misses with a double jab.
Bleed checks a low kick from Halo.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Bleed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bleed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bleed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Halo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bleed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo lands a nice hook to Bleed's body. Bleed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bleed throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Halo. That snapped Bleed's head back.
Bleed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bleed's sensitive parts.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bleed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Halo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
Bleed cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bleed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Melchizedek Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bleed.
Bleed just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalo.
Bleed throws a body kick that misses
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Bleed does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleed throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Bleed lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bleed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halo - the referee stops the clock and Bleed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halo. Bleed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bleed.
Halo scores with a hook.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Bleed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bleed can do to turn this around?
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Bleed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Bleed's belly button to the back.
Halo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bleeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halo throws a push kick but Bleed slaps the foot to one side.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleed is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a swing at Bleed's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo cracks Bleed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleed is just out of range.
Bleed misses with a head kick.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleed.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Bleed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bleed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Bleed is out of range.
Bleed misses with a series of wild punches.
Halo stuns Bleed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halo, as that shot connected.
Halo looks to throw a body kick
letting Bleed counter with a right hand.
Halo with a hook.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo misses with a body punch
and Bleed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bleed looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Bleed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo misses with a hook
enabling Bleed to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bleed.
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!
Bleed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bleed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleed.
Bleed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Bleed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bleed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Halo misses
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo throws a series of punches but Bleed avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bleed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bleed swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Bleed throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bleed throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo digs a good hook to Bleed's body.
A clash of legs there as Bleed blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Bleed throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleed.
Halo lands a jab to the nose.
Halo tests Bleed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleed on the side of the head.
A big right from Bleed misses.
Bleed throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleed counters with a nice body kick.
Bleed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Bleed there.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
Melchizedek Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleed.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Bleed is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleed is able to avoid easily.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Bleed moves out of range easily.
Bleed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Bleed's head but Bleed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed misses the jab.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bleed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bleed avoids a kick to the body.
Bleed misses with a two punch combination.
Bleed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bleed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Make You Bleed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bleed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Bleed's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo lunges at Bleed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bleed's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Bleed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bleed throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleed in his tracks.
Halo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bleed.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bleed throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bleed.
Halo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melchizedek Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 2622 p4p, 312 weight class) and Jay Crawford (ranked 1463 p4p, 197 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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39
205 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford sizes up Guruland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guruland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Guruland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guruland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawford lands a right hook to the body.
Guruland on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guruland, right into the meat.
Crawford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Guruland is out of range.
Crawford scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Crawford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Guruland counters with a two punch combo.
Guruland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guruland has managed to clinch.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike.
Guruland throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guruland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Guruland working aggressively here.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
Guruland misses with a punch to the body.
Guruland looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Guruland.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Guruland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guruland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guruland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crawford can turn it around.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guruland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland throws a head punch that misses.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Guruland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawford pushes Guruland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Guruland avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crawford.
Guruland misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford lands a shot to the body.
Guruland is breathing heavily.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Guruland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford avoids a wild elbow strike from Guruland.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Crawford.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Crawford.
Guruland working aggressively here.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Crawford.
Guruland misses with some punches.
Guruland is looking to control Crawford's arms but Crawford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guruland has his back to the cage.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Crawford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mentor Guruland's cut.
That's time! Guruland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mentor Guruland is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawford scoring well with a low kick there.
Guruland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawford misses.
Guruland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
Guruland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guruland misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Guruland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawford feints a counter leg kick.
Crawford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crawford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crawford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Guruland sprawling to the canvas! Guruland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crawford finish him?!
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford scores with a push kick.
Guruland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawford.
Crawford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guruland wants to stay close but Crawford steps back to make room for something. Guruland seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Crawford and Guruland drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Crawford!
A less than humble Jay Crawford misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 277 p4p, 40 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 1045 p4p, 124 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lopez misses.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newton throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopez misses the jab.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Lopez's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lopez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Lopez!
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez controlling the position.
Newton passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Lopez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lopez!
Lopez is looking to get to half guard.
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lopez has worked his arm free - good work by Lopez!
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Newton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
Newton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lopez is on top in guard.
Newton keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Nate Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lopez.
A head punch on the inside from Newton fails to land.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Newton wants a takedown.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton lands a body shot.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newton tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Nate Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Newton with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez misses with a hook to the body
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopez has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Lopez passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton!
Lopez trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Lopez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is just holding on here. Lopez manages to take his back.
Newton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton!
Lopez prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
Bill Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton has given up his back here. Will Lopez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lopez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lopez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Nate Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton slips under a jab from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton moves into full mount!
Newton goes for an armbar but Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez.
Newton is trying to keep Lopez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopez has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton managing to control the position.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newton!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Newton.
I think Newton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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