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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 24423 p4p, 24860 weight class) and Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 125 p4p, 134 weight class). Curtis Tate Iii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Macho Camacho's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho rushes Tate Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tate Iii jumps guard but Camacho stands there with Tate Iii around his waist. Tate Iii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Camacho can't get the takedown.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Camacho has double underhooks.
Tate Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho is defending well for now.
Tate Iii gets underhooks to prevent Camacho's takedown attempt.
Tate Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camacho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Tate Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tate Iii throws a combination that misses
and Camacho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tate Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Tate Iii as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii drops Camacho with a beautiful combination! Camacho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate Iii is looking for the KO!
 Camacho is rocked!
Camacho is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Tate Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oh Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tate Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tate Iii moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Camacho! Tate Iii continues to tee off on Camacho, landing with a left and a right! Tate Iii connects with a right hand that leaves Camacho sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tate Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Long Lang (ranked 24887 p4p, 19436 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 732 p4p, 760 weight class). Jax Thomas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up from half guard.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up out of the half guard.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Lang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Lang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Thomas decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lang is defended easily by Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lang somewhat.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Lang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lang to get to his feet.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Lang's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas 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.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lang tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
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.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lang to his feet.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lang enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lang gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas shoots in and bounces Lang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard.
Thomas decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lang to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Lang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet. Lang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lang to the mat! Lang manages to get full guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lang did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas decides to stand and escape the position.
Lang dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Lang's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas stands up.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to his feet.
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lang to the ground. Thomas is now in Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lang is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas stands up out of the half guard.
Lang tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to join him on the feet.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Thomas gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lang to his feet.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lang quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas stands up from half guard.
Thomas 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.
Lang is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lang trying to control the position.
Thomas stands and steps away. Lang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lang wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lang sneaks out the side door and pushes Thomas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to his feet.
Thomas scores with a takedown into Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lang quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Lang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Craig Long Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Thomas.
Well Thomas 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Jax Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Mrkela (ranked 3606 p4p, 24622 weight class) and Righteous Crusader (ranked 471 p4p, 731 weight class). Righteous Crusader has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitar Mrkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Righteous Crusader !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mrkela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Crusader is in trouble now - Mrkela has advanced to mount!
Mrkela is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mrkela extends the arm and Crusader is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitar Mrkela!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 3858 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Major Pain (ranked 496 p4p, 510 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Pain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Pain looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment.
 Pain is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that drops Pain! The killer instinct kicks in and Thibodeaux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 2080 p4p, 1907 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 282 p4p, 259 weight class). Frank Shewmaker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker misses the shot to the body.
Durant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shewmaker throws a leg kick
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Durant lands a body shot.
Shewmaker lands a head kick!
Durant lands with a cross.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shewmaker tries to land a body kick
and Durant counters with a huge head kick that drops Shewmaker! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant! Kevin Durant retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kevin Durant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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