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GAMMA: Contenders 43 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuvel Bro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson has chosen Rampage entrance song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Shuvel Bro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shuvel Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bro throws out a loose jab but Jacksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bro slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bro stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacksson. Jacksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacksson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bro 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.
Jacksson pushing down on Bro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bro is trying to get back to full guard.
Bro tries to kick Jacksson off but Jacksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacksson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bro tries to buck Jacksson off but he can't manage it.
Jacksson thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bro?
Bro tries to lock up and control but Jacksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bro is trying desperately to improve position.
Bro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Bro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bro tries to lock up and control but Jacksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacksson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacksson looks gassed!
Bro tries to hold on but Jacksson pushes him away.
Jacksson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jacksson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bro tries to lock up and control but Jacksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bro tries to hold on but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson landing strikes from the mount and Bro is in trouble!
Bro wants to control but Jacksson is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Jacksson.
Bro is in a horrible position here. Jacksson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jacksson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bro gets back to full guard.
Jacksson thows a big elbow that misses.
Bro trying to control the position.
Jacksson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bro's head.
Jacksson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacksson!
Jacksson is squirming around, avoiding Bro's attempts to control the action.
Jacksson is trying desperately to improve position.
Bro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bro landing shots from mount.
Bro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jacksson looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Jacksson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jacksson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bro with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bro looking to finish Jacksson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jacksson!
Bro wants to control the pace but Jacksson is squirming around nicely.
Jacksson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bro with the ground and pound from mount.
Jacksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bro has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacksson is squirming around, avoiding Bro's attempts to control the action.
Jacksson is in a horrible position here. Bro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacksson taking shots to the head.
Bro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jacksson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintonn Jacksson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shuvel Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro stalks Jacksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacksson's face. Jacksson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bro tries to sprawl out of it but Jacksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bro throws a nice head kick!
Bro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bro tries to clinch but Jacksson moves out of range.
Jacksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bro throws a series of strikes that have Jacksson backpedaling.
It looks like Quintonn Jacksson has been cut.
Shuvel Bro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bro sprawls well. He's pushed Jacksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuvel Bro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bro breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Bro scores with a four punch combination!
Bro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacksson has a closed guard, preventing Bro from standing up.
Bro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bro wanted to stand there but Jacksson had control of the position.
Jacksson wants to sweep here but Bro controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bro wants to control from the top but Jacksson keeps moving.
Bro is looking to stand up but Jacksson won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson has his feet on Bro's thighs here. He's pushed Bro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quintonn Jacksson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Riley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simmons is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Riley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Simmons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simmons is rocked!
It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Simmons is out cold! Riley jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Riley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhorka Popkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is HYPNOTIZE. A fine choice. Zhorka Popkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhorka Popkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Popkin misses.
Popkin throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popkin's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Popkin.
It looks like Heath Miller has been cut.
Popkin digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Miller to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Popkin wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Popkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popkin is looking to stand up but Miller won't let him.
Popkin gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.
Popkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
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.
Popkin misses with a straight left.
Popkin misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller throws a right and a left that Popkin avoids nicely.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkin throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkin throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkin.
Popkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Heath Miller's cut is getting worse.
Popkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popkin looks gassed!
Popkin with a hook.
Miller is rocked!
Popkin throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkin loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller rushes Popkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller has Popkin pressed against the cage, preventing Popkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Popkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popkin.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Popkin as he connects with a hook.
Miller with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Popkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Popkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a head kick but Popkin moves out of range.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorka Popkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Miller's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Popkin avoids the head kick by Miller.
Popkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Popkin throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller defending well as Popkin loads up on a big left hand.
Popkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhorka Popkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller misses with a combination
and Popkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller rushes Popkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popkin can't break the clinch.
Popkin is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Popkin tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Popkin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Zhorka Popkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkin walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Heath Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller forces Popkin back against the cage and clinches.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller has Popkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Popkin blocks with his arms.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popkin, who protects the arm well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Miller stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heath Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Popkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Popkin.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a right and a left that Popkin avoids nicely.
Miller tries to clinch up but Popkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Popkin.
Popkin throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Popkin throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a nice body kick.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popkin.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popkin's sensitive parts.
Miller rushes Popkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller jumps guard and drags Popkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popkin tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Miller looking for a triangle here. Popkin is fighting it but it looks tight! Miller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Popkin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Heath Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurij Vitalenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalenko lands a head kick. Dynamite smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Napoleon Dynamite has been cut.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalenko.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Vitalenko and Dynamite goes tumbling to the canvas! Vitalenko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Dynamite is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalenko thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Oh Dynamite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dynamite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dynamite manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dynamite controlling from the full mount.
Dynamite seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalenko tries to reverse the position but Dynamite maintains control.
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.
Dynamite sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dynamite controlling the position easily from mount.
Dynamite's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vitalenko wants to control but Dynamite is having none of it.
Dynamite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dynamite controlling the position easily from mount.
Dynamite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vitalenko tries to hold on but Dynamite postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Dynamite looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Napoleon Dynamite just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vitalenko lands a jab to the nose.
Dynamite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Dynamite shoots in for a double leg but Vitalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurij Vitalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Dynamite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vitalenko connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dynamite! He's out on his feet! Vitalenko rushes in and drops Dynamite with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jurij Vitalenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamo MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie comes into the arena with Shwayze - High Together blaring out of the sound system. Smalls has chosen Kelis - Milkshake as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lucien Smalls enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamo MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucien Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacKenzie 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.
MacKenzie tries to land a front kick but Smalls steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
MacKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacKenzie is looking to clinch.
Jab by Smalls.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Smalls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacKenzie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacKenzie at a distance.
Smalls digs a good hook to MacKenzie's body.
MacKenzie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Dynamo MacKenzie has been cut.
Smalls misses with the combination.
Smalls buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smalls throws a series of punches but MacKenzie moves out of range.
MacKenzie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacKenzie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKenzie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacKenzie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smalls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacKenzie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls works MacKenzie's body with a nice hook.
MacKenzie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smalls.
MacKenzie is rocked!
Donk. Smalls catches MacKenzie right on the button with a cross.
Oh MacKenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smalls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacKenzie seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls throws a leg kick which misses MacKenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as MacKenzie tries to avoid it.
Smalls cracks the inside of MacKenzie's front leg.
Smalls lunges at MacKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacKenzie's hand.
Smalls misses with a kick to the body.
Smalls drops MacKenzie with a beautiful combination! MacKenzie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smalls is looking for the KO!
MacKenzie walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Smalls swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucien Smalls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Richlin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Richlin lands.
It looks like Jeff Trujillo has been cut.
Trujillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richlin drops Trujillo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Richlin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Richlin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doadi Rafi Meldir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Khala Ya Khala kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Hartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doadi Rafi Meldir!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meldir as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meldir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meldir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meldir tries to clinch up
so Hartin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hartin trying to control but Meldir is working from the bottom.
Meldir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartin.
Hartin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hartin tries to free his leg and advance position but Meldir is retaining full guard.
Hartin trying to control but Meldir is working from the bottom.
Meldir trying to keep a closed guard but Hartin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartin distracts Meldir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hartin stands and throws Meldir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meldir defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meldir is looking for a sweep.
Hartin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meldir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hartin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Meldir's face as Hartin controls the position.
Meldir is pushing Hartin's head away, looking to escape. Hartin manages to hold on to the position though.
Hartin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meldir to his feet.
Hartin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Hartin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meldir wants to clinch.
Hartin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meldir is staying active underneath Hartin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartin stalling away here and it's allowed Meldir to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartin postures up.
Hartin stands and throws Meldir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartin working the head and body with strikes.
Meldir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hartin tries to score with some ground and pound. Meldir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartin controls the position.
Hartin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meldir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Meldir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartin misses with a head kick.
Meldir has Hartin up against the cage in a clinch.
Meldir creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meldir tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartin avoids the damage to the body.
Meldir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartin.
Meldir gets underhooks to prevent Hartin's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Hartin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meldir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meldir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meldir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartin.
Hartin is breathing heavily.
Meldir scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meldir swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartin.
Meldir has closed the distance and engaged Hartin in a clinch.
Hartin misses with a knee to the head.
Meldir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hartin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meldir throws a nice looking combination but Hartin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meldir wants to clinch up but Hartin keeps it at a distance.
Meldir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartin avoids the head kick by Meldir.
Meldir wants to clinch up but Hartin keeps it at a distance.
Meldir forces Hartin back against the cage and clinches.
Hartin wants a takedown but no success here.
Meldir slowing the pace effectively.
Hartin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meldir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Meldir.
Hartin tries to pull guard but Meldir holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Hartin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartin digs a right hand underneath Meldir's ribcage. Meldir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hartin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meldir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meldir.
Hartin tries to clinch but Meldir moves out of range.
Meldir throws a series of punches but Hartin avoids them all with ease.
Meldir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hartin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meldir smiles and moves away.
Hartin fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir throws a series of punches but Hartin avoids them all with ease.
Meldir tries to clinch there but Hartin circles away.
Hartin lands a body shot.
Hartin connects with a high kick.
Meldir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hartin throws a head kick that half lands.
Meldir is rocked!
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!
Hartin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Meldir out cold! Meldir corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Hartin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Rod Stewart - Forever Young as his entrance music. Jay Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Young!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konrad.
Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konrad pinned against the cage. Konrad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young tries to bum rush Konrad with a series of wild strikes but Konrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konrad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konrad is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Konrad's shoulder, as Konrad tries to avoid the shot.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Konrad momentarily.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Konrad slips a straight right by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Konrad.
Young cracks Konrad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Young tries to bum rush Konrad with a series of wild strikes but Konrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young lands with a big left! Konrad is wobbled badly! Young comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Konrad to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Young!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
282 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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23
280 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Walker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Evans wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker stops Evans from standing up.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greg Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Walker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. Evans waves Walker back to his feet!
It looks like Nelson Walker has been cut.
Walker looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walker dives into side control.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans moves into full guard.
Evans has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Walker wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans wants to hit a switch here but Walker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Evans there!
Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
Walker has hold of Evans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Walker trying to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Evans gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Walker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Walker's cut.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greg Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans connects with the punch.
Walker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Evans is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Walker prevents Evans from standing back up.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
Walker tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to buck Walker off but he can't manage it.
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nelson Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Walker dominating with strikes here.
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Evans is surviving well by controlling Walker's body position as best he can.
Walker prevents Evans from getting the reversal.
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans tries to buck Walker off but he can't manage it.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans gets full guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Walker.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Walker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walker blocks the body kick.
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Walker trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walker won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans tries to escape but Walker is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is chipping away with strikes.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Walker drags him back down.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Walker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Walker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Evans is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Walker!
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