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QFC Tournament 1030 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Thompson (ranked 4619 p4p, 4631 weight class) and Diego Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira gets the takedown into side control.
Pereira lands a few punches from side control.
Pereira controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pereira controlling the position from side mount.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Pereira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson wants to control but Pereira postures up.
Pereira tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson shoots in but Pereira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pereira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
A control attempt from Thompson but he's now mounted!
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.
Pereira lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Pereira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira 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.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.
Pereira scoring with strikes but Thompson is staying in there.
Pereira working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Thompson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Pereira! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Pereira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ciryl Gane (ranked 4621 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Jiri Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciryl Gane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic swats away the attempt to clinch by Gane.
Gane gets a double leg takedown into Rakic's guard.
Rakic pushes Gane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gane blocks a head kick by Rakic.
Rakic shoots in for a double leg but Gane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rakic to the mat! Rakic manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakic working for submissions but it's allowed Gane to get to half guard.
Gane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rakic controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic is not content to let Gane control the position.
Rakic trying to control but Gane postures up.
Rakic is staying active underneath Gane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rakic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Gane. Those never looked like landing.
Gane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gane slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic manages to break the clinch.
Gane dives in and scores a takedown into Rakic's guard.
Rakic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gane manages to pass to side control.
Gane is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rakic is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Gane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rakic controls his leg.
Rakic is trying to control but can't.
Gane is looking to stall here but Rakic recovers full guard.
Gane drops back looking for a leg! Rakic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakic manages to kick Gane off! Gane jumps back into Rakic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rakic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gane trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
Gane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rakic is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakic throws a series of punches but Gane moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ciryl Gane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gane slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt.
Gane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gane is in Rakic's guard.
Rakic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciryl Gane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Rakic.
Gane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gane throws a nice looking combination but Rakic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakic wants to clinch.
Gane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gane leaves Rakic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gane lands in his opponent's guard.
Rakic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rakic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rakic avoids it.
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rakic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gane smiles and moves away.
Gane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakic is wriggling around but Gane manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rakic gets back to full guard.
Gane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakic's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic keeping moving, preventing Gane from controlling successfully.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gane manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rakic is looking to defend but Gane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rakic! Gane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rakic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ciryl Gane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Gadela (ranked 4622 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Anthony Lawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Gadela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lawyer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gadela is looking for a counter combo.
Gadela stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawyer checks a leg kick.
Gadela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawyer did well to prevent Gadela getting side control.
Lawyer wants to control but Gadela is keeping busy.
Gadela seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lawyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gadela controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadela looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gadela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gadela looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gadela wants to get back to his feet.
Gadela stalling.
Gadela is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawyer is looking to improve his position.
Gadela 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.
Gadela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gadela throwing shots but Lawyer is blocking nicely.
Gadela is working for a kimura but Lawyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Gadela tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawyer gets a clinch.
Gadela pulls guard.
Gadela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gadela is pulling down on Lawyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawyer, at least for the moment.
Lawyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gadela trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadela being controlled here, momentarily.
Gadela looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Gadela with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gadela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gadela tries to clinch there but Lawyer circles away.
Lawyer is looking for the big counter here.
Lawyer motions for Gadela to come forward. Lawyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadela sprawls well initially but Lawyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Lawyer is going to stand back up.
Lawyer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadela wants to get back to his feet.
Gadela wants to improve his position but Lawyer is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadela holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gadela is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawyer wants to take a breather but Gadela is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gadela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawyer as he jumps to the side.
Lawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gadela circles away.
Gadela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawyer but Lawyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Lawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gadela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawyer did well to prevent Gadela getting side control.
Gadela not doing much here.
Gadela is trying to control. Lawyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawyer is looking for a sweep. Gadela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawyer wants to control but Gadela is keeping busy.
Gadela wants to control but Lawyer is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawyer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gadela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gadela somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Gadela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gadela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gadela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gadela wants to stand but Lawyer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gadela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawyer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadela stops Lawyer from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Augustus Gadela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gadela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gadela slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gadela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gadela showed some decent athleticism there.
Lawyer is looking to get back to is feet but Gadela passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gadela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gadela working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawyer can't do much from the bottom here.
Gadela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawyer, who protects the arm well.
Lawyer is not content to let Gadela control the position.
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.
Lawyer is looking for a sweep.
Gadela tries to stand but Lawyer is controlling his head.
Gadela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gadela.
Gadela lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lawyer down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawyer can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawyer tries to bench press Gadela off him but Gadela keeps the position.
Gadela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gadela working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
A lull in the action here as Gadela stalls from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gadela slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gadela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gadela enables Lawyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gadela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gadela trying to keep a closed guard but Lawyer is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Gadela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gadela, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Walker (ranked 4627 p4p, 4630 weight class) and Tyron Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Cirkunov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Cirkunov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cirkunov's waist but Cirkunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Cirkunov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkunov fails to land the takedown.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Cirkunov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cirkunov tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neil Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Cirkunov.
Walker gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker jumps guard.
Walker pulls Cirkunov in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker working for a triangle but Cirkunov defends it easily.
Cirkunov throwing strikes but missing.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker has Cirkunov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cirkunov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cirkunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cirkunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cirkunov.
Cirkunov darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cirkunov.
Cirkunov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cirkunov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cirkunov.
Walker tries to counter by clinching up but Cirkunov breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkunov looks winded!
Walker stalks Cirkunov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cirkunov's face. Cirkunov staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkunov.
Cirkunov shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cirkunov. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Cirkunov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cirkunov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cirkunov pinned against the cage. Cirkunov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirkunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cirkunov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Walker 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.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Cirkunov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Cirkunov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Cirkunov fails with the takedown.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Cirkunov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Cirkunov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirkunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cirkunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cirkunov sprawls well. Cirkunov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Cirkunov sprawls well.
Cirkunov misses with a head kick.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cirkunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cirkunov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cirkunov.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cirkunov trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkunov is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Cirkunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cirkunov has eaten all the pies!
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Cirkunov lands with a right to the head.
Cirkunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cirkunov avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cirkunov shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Cirkunov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cirkunov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cirkunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cirkunov's waist but Cirkunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cirkunov gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Cirkunov successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirkunov is trying to keep Walker in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cirkunov wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Cirkunov 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.
Cirkunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cirkunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Cirkunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cirkunov is looking for the big counter here.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cirkunov counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cirkunov but Cirkunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirkunov tries to clinch up
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cirkunov throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker dives in and grabs Cirkunov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cirkunov pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cirkunov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cirkunov wants to take the fight to the mat but Walker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cirkunov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cirkunov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Cirkunov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cirkunov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries to pull guard but Cirkunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cirkunov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov pulls guard effortlessly.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirkunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirkunov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cirkunov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walker uses it to pass to side control.
Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Cirkunov get back to his feet.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cirkunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cirkunov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov looking to stall.
Cirkunov being controlled against the cage.
Walker tries a body shot but Cirkunov blocks it.
Cirkunov misses with a knee strike.
Cirkunov misses with a body punch.
Cirkunov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cirkunov tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Cirkunov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
Walker decides to pull guard.
Cirkunov wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cirkunov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cirkunov has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Neil Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirkunov is aware though and is defending well.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is pulling down on Cirkunov's head to control his posture.
Cirkunov won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyron Cirkunov.
I think Cirkunov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Neil Walker!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Neil Walker!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tyron Cirkunov!
Neil Walker wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demian Drundson (ranked 4625 p4p, 4632 weight class) and Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Drundson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Drundson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is taking a breather. Drundson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Drundson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drundson is looking to get back to is feet but Dos Santos passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Drundson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drundson is letting Dos Santos control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drundson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dos Santos controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Drundson wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dos Santos has eaten all the pies!
Drundson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drundson wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Drundson is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drundson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drundson to the mat! Drundson manages to get full guard.
Drundson has momentary wrist control but Dos Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushing down on Drundson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Drundson is having none of it.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos stops Drundson from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.
Drundson is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drundson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Dos Santos is going to stand back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos Santos.
Drundson tries to control but Dos Santos manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is not going to allow Drundson to sit and survive in this position.
Drundson showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drundson throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos clinches.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drundson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dos Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drundson is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rafael Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drundson is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drundson is just holding on here. Dos Santos manages to take his back.
Drundson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drundson tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
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.
Drundson is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos with good strikes from the mount here!
Dos Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dos Santos blocks Drundson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drundson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drundson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drundson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
Drundson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drundson won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Drundson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drundson won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Drundson won't allow Dos Santos to get back to his feet.
Drundson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drundson trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drundson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drundson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drundson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Santos tries to bench press Drundson off him but Drundson keeps the position.
Dos Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Drundson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
BOOM! Drundson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Drundson pushes him away.
Drundson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Drundson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dos Santos because Drundson loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drundson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Drundson sits in half guard.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drundson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Drundson won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Drundson lands a couple of digs.
Drundson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drundson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drundson tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his head.
Drundson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drundson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dos Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drundson but great work by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drundson keeps working.
Drundson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drundson, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drundson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drundson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drundson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dos Santos stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drundson tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Dos Santos.
Well Dos Santos 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 for Rafael Dos Santos!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Rafael Dos Santos!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Rafael Dos Santos!
Rafael Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Morientes (ranked 4629 p4p, 4628 weight class) and Kevin Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Morientes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Santos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morientes swivels and escapes.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morientes's waist but Morientes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morientes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morientes stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Morientes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos is looking to sweep but instead, Morientes has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Morientes is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Morientes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morientes stalling.
Morientes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morientes is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Morientes in his half guard.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morientes is working away from the top position though.
Morientes is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Morientes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Morientes 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.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morientes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos wants to hold on but Morientes pushes him away.
Morientes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morientes can't control as he wanted to and Santos manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Santos trying to control but Morientes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to get back to is feet but Morientes passes into side control.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morientes working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morientes working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morientes wants to stand but Santos has his arm trapped.
Morientes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Morientes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morientes scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Morientes passes into half guard.
Morientes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morientes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has hold of Morientes's hands but Morientes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morientes wants to stand but Santos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Morientes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morientes is looking to stall here but Santos recovers full guard.
Morientes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morientes defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morientes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morientes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morientes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Morientes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morientes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morientes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Morientes sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morientes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santos manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morientes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morientes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santos is trying to buck Morientes off.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos trying to remain calm as Morientes controls from the top position.
Santos throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Morientes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morientes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to bench press Morientes off him but Morientes keeps the position.
Morientes is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Morientes 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!
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morientes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Morientes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morientes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morientes just content to control the position.
Morientes trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to buck Morientes off but Morientes is having none of it.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Morientes dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Morientes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos wants to clinch up but Morientes keeps it at a distance.
Morientes leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morientes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morientes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morientes keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Morientes breaks the clinch.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morientes circles away.
Alejandro Morientes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Santos.
Morientes doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Morientes is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morientes down to the mat. Morientes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morientes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santos.
Alejandro Morientes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morientes tries a head kick but it misses.
Morientes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morientes passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morientes tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morientes tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Morientes cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morientes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.
Morientes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morientes wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Morientes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morientes tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Morientes is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morientes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morientes is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Kevin Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Morientes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morientes controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Morientes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morientes, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alejandro Morientes!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Alejandro Morientes!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Alejandro Morientes!
Alejandro Morientes wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benei Gillespie (ranked 4626 p4p, 4584 weight class) and Zibi Kaufer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benei Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zibi Kaufer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufer throws a body kick that misses
and Gillespie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaufer is just riding it out for now. Gillespie eventually gives up the hold.
Kaufer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gillespie connects with a body shot that sends Kaufer's belly button to the back.
Kaufer shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gillespie looking to score a takedown here. Kaufer is defending well but Gillespie drives through and ends up in Kaufer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gillespie controls the pace.
Kaufer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gillespie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gillespie prevents Kaufer from getting back to his feet.
Kaufer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaufer wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gillespie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Kaufer wants to stand up but Gillespie is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaufer gets caught flat footed, as Gillespie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gillespie wants to pass the guard but Kaufer is keeping the position.
Kaufer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gillespie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gillespie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gillespie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaufer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaufer being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Gillespie leaves Kaufer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Kaufer gets the takedown into side control.
Kaufer controlling the position from side mount.
Gillespie tries to buck Kaufer off but Kaufer is having none of it.
Gillespie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaufer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillespie trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaufer regains guard immediately.
Kaufer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gillespie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaufer misses with a takedown
and Gillespie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gillespie.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Kaufer keeps moving.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Gillespie from controlling successfully.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gillespie stopping the sweep attempt from Kaufer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gillespie gets a clinch.
Gillespie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaufer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gillespie is trying to drag Kaufer to the mat but Kaufer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaufer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benei Gillespie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a takedown but Gillespie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaufer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gillespie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaufer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gillespie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gillespie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie wants to stand up but Kaufer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kaufer is not content to let Gillespie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer trying to control but Gillespie postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaufer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaufer keeps trying to improve his position.
Gillespie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benei Gillespie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A low kick from Kaufer misses
and Gillespie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaufer being controlled against the cage.
Kaufer missing with knees to the body.
Gillespie manages to break the clinch.
Kaufer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaufer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gillespie is looking to counter the offense by Kaufer and move into the clinch.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gillespie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaufer.
Gillespie falls off balance throwing a combination
so Kaufer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gillespie is pulling down on Kaufer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaufer, at least for the moment.
Kaufer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaufer won't allow Gillespie to sweep him here.
Gillespie 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 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.
Kaufer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gillespie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaufer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gillespie pulls his head out easily.
Kaufer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer is looking to improve his position.
Benei Gillespie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillespie is controlling the pace.
Gillespie is pressing down on Kaufer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaufer is holding on for now.
Gillespie trying to control the action but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillespie not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaufer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaufer.
Kaufer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gillespie.
Kaufer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaufer tries to sprawl but Gillespie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is looking to get back to is feet but Gillespie passes into side control.
Kaufer tries to improve position but can't.
Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Zibi Kaufer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benei Gillespie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benei Gillespie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gillespie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Benei Gillespie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Washington (ranked 4633 p4p, 4623 weight class) and Walter Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
Washington looking for subs off his back but Hill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Washington tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Washington tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top 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.
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Hill tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Washington backs off Hill throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
Hill blocks a head kick by Washington.
Hill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
TJ Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Hill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington pulls Hill into guard.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for TJ Washington!
TJ Washington wins by unanimous decision!
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