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NRC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Davis (ranked 4940 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Sean O Rally (ranked 286 p4p, 289 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 Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Davis! 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, Sean O Rally! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis has his takedown stuffed and O Rally counters with a nice body shot. O Rally connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back. O Rally dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Davis fails with the takedown and O Rally counters with a right hand to the body. Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and O Rally counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. 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. Davis shoots and misses and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut. Davis darts in looking for a takedown but O Rally gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage. O Rally is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. O Rally is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. O Rally stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Rally. Jackson Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis scores with a punch to the head. O Rally looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis has clasped his hands together around O Rally's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. You can see the frustration on O Rally's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. O Rally tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. O Rally is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea. O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis looking to finish with strikes here!
Davis controlling his opponent. Davis won't let O Rally get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Davis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Davis clinches with his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets control of O Rally's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. O Rally throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Rally's guard. Nice move by Davis!
O Rally is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. O Rally is trying to hold Davis in close to prevent damage but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Rally wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
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 Jackson Davis will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and O Rally counters with a lovely shot to the body. O Rally feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Davis tries to bum rush O Rally with a series of wild strikes but O Rally uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Rally sprawls well. O Rally wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet. O Rally swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. O Rally loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. O Rally lands a body shot.
O Rally defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis with a poor takedown letting O Rally counter with a right hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rally lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from O Rally. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Rally is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by O Rally, which made it look bad. O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Rally gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. O Rally misses with a hook from the clinch. Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis pulls O Rally into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Rally's corner. There ya go! There ya go! O Rally trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Davis keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully. Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis continues to stall. Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Rally is one step ahead there.
Davis working for a triangle but O Rally defends it easily.
O Rally stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Davis throws up his legs and catches O Rally in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! O Rally tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Davis! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xing Ling (ranked 3679 p4p, 5465 weight class) and Joe Bidden (ranked 492 p4p, 662 weight class). Joe Bidden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xing Ling's chin.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xing Ling! 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, Joe Bidden! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ling closes the distance but Bidden moves to the side and Bidden counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Xing Ling has been cut. Bidden moves out of range of the strikes. Bidden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bidden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bidden closes the distance and clinches. Bidden blocks an uppercut.
Bidden is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bidden stalling in the clinch.
Ling misses with a hook from the clinch. Ling can't find room to land a body shot as Bidden controls the action.
Ling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bidden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bidden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Bidden has a closed guard, preventing Ling from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bidden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bidden is proving hard to escape from. Bidden wants to sweep but no luck. Ling stays in close to Bidden's body and controls the position. Ling stops Bidden from standing up. Ling won't allow Bidden to sweep him here. Ling's corner is telling him to maintain position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Horrible takedown attempt by Bidden or perhaps it was just good defense by Ling, which made it look bad. Ling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bidden.
Bidden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ling. Ling sets himself, and Bidden steps forward looking for the clinch! Ling avoids it this time. Bidden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ling throws out the jab. Ling stuffs the takedown attempt from Bidden. Bidden gets slowly back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Bidden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Xing Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bidden. Ling with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bidden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ling's waist but Ling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bidden off to one side. Bidden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling. Bidden throws the kick towards the body but Ling avoids it. Bidden moves forwards but Ling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut. A shot to the body from Ling misses and Bidden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bidden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ling is able to avoid easily. It looked like Ling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ling misses with a straight left. Bidden shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well. Bidden fails with a takedown attempt from distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Bidden blocks a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ling takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bidden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ling pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bidden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bidden slips under a jab from Ling. A telegraphed right hand from Ling misses the target.
Bidden moves into the clinch. Bidden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ling tries to work over Bidden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Bidden.
Bidden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bidden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ling is one step ahead there. Bidden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Let's hope that Bidden 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ling tries to free his leg and advance position but Bidden is retaining full guard. Ling trying to control the position from guard on top but Bidden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ling tries to stand but Bidden is controlling from the bottom. Ling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bidden working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bidden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ling throws a shot from downtown. Bidden moves away and avoids it. Ling throws out a loose jab but Bidden uses good head movement to avoid it. Ling pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Ling dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.
Ling misses with a hook
and Bidden counters with a crisp one two that drops Ling! Bidden thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ling to his feet! Ling is in big trouble! Ling misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bidden counter with a right hand.
Ling is rocked! Xing Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bidden shoots in but no luck this time. Oh Ling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidden moves into the clinch successfully.
Bidden can't get the takedown.
Bidden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ling prevents it.
Xing Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bidden. Ling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bidden's elbow. Bidden pushes Ling against the cage. Bidden is working some dirty boxing. Bidden pushes off with a quick right hook! Ling goes down! Ling tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bidden moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bidden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Quezada (ranked 3520 p4p, 5112 weight class) and Storolf Gudlaugsson (ranked 355 p4p, 445 weight class). Rafael Quezada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Quezada! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Storolf Gudlaugsson! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gudlaugsson stuffs the takedown. Gudlaugsson throws out a counter right but Quezada avoids it with no problem. Quezada shoots in but Gudlaugsson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gudlaugsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quezada. Quezada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gudlaugsson misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Gudlaugsson misses the target. Gudlaugsson looks to land a right hand but Quezada moved out of range. Gudlaugsson misses with a body shot.
Gudlaugsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quezada was well out of range. Poor timing from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson throws a hook but Quezada avoids it easily. Gudlaugsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson misses the shot to the body. Quezada slips under a jab from Gudlaugsson. Quezada on the wrong end of a nice jab. Quezada slips under a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Quezada with a poor takedown letting Gudlaugsson counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Quezada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gudlaugsson lands a nice hook to Quezada's body. Quezada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Storolf Gudlaugsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gudlaugsson takes a swing at Quezada's ribcage but misses. Gudlaugsson throws a hook to the side of Quezada's head but Quezada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Quezada. Quezada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Quezada misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Quezada 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. Gudlaugsson is trying to control Quezada's posture but Quezada avoids it. Quezada working the body and head with strikes. Gudlaugsson dodges the ground and pound from Quezada. Quezada wants to control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him busy.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Quezada working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quezada controlling the position from side mount. Gudlaugsson tries to buck Quezada off but Quezada is having none of it. Quezada throwing shots but missing, from side control. Quezada wants to control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him busy. Quezada lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gudlaugsson down.
Gudlaugsson is rocked! Quezada is looking to take a break and control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gudlaugsson is still in real trouble! Can Quezada finish him? We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gudlaugsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Gudlaugsson seems to have recovered his senses. Quezada tries to score with some ground and pound. Gudlaugsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Quezada throws an elbow but Gudlaugsson slips to the side and avoids it well. The ground and pound from Quezada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Quezada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gudlaugsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Quezada.
Quezada is working to tighten his grip on Gudlaugsson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gudlaugsson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quezada is really squeezing tight and eventually Gudlaugsson passes out! Quezada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Quezada! Rafael Quezada 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 3205 p4p, 5125 weight class) and Yves Marchant (ranked 368 p4p, 537 weight class). Cole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gerardo's Rico Suave. Marchant has chosen gandagana as his entrance music. Yves Marchant 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Cole! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yves Marchant! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole moves into the clinch.
Marchant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cole keeping moving, preventing Marchant from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marchant stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant looking for subs off his back but Cole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back. Marchant is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marchant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cole is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marchant. Marchant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cole! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Marchant has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rico Cole! Rico Cole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Yves Marchant stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morbid Angel (ranked 3960 p4p, 3602 weight class) and Sargent Slaughter (ranked 137 p4p, 121 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morbid Angel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sargent Slaughter! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter clinches. Slaughter has Angel pressed against the cage, preventing Angel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slaughter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Angel up against the cage.
Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Slaughter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angel to the mat! Angel manages to get full guard.
Slaughter gets to his feet. Angel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Slaughter shoots in looking for a takedown but Angel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slaughter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Angel throws a hook but Slaughter blocks it.
Slaughter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slaughter showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slaughter looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Angel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angel tries to get out of the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slaughter in particular looking to stall.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Angel is defending well. Angel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Slaughter is still trying to improve position. Slaughter performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Angel won't allow Slaughter to pass to mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Slaughter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Slaughter wants to pass to mount but Angel is defending the position. Slaughter stalling.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is working for a kimura but Angel is defending it quite comfortably.
Slaughter is working for a submission of some sort.
Slaughter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Slaughter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Angel. Morbid Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter gets the takedown into side control. A lull in the action here as Slaughter stalls from top position. We've been informed that Slaughter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Angel is breathing heavily. The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angel sneaks out the side door and pushes Slaughter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargent Slaughter dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
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Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Angel regains guard immediately. Angel keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully. Slaughter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Slaughter's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter stands up from Angel's guard - Slaughter perhaps looking for a knockout. Angel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Angel throws a looping overhand right but Slaughter ducks down to avoid it. Slaughter is looking for the big counter here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Angel slips a jab and a cross from Slaughter.
Slaughter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Angel misses with a lunging right hand
so Slaughter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Slaughter slips nicely into half guard. Slaughter is taking a breather. Angel 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. Slaughter is continuing to stall.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nice strikes from Slaughter there. Slaughter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Angel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sargent Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaughter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Angel is trying to stand back up but Slaughter is controlling him
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Slaughter stalling.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angel tries to keep at a distance but Slaughter has taken the fight into the clinch. Slaughter keeps control of Angel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slaughter pulls guard successfully.
Slaughter pulls Angel in close to his closed guard and prevents Angel from doing any damage or advancing position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Slaughter striking from his own guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargent Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
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Slaughter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Angel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Slaughter cracks Angel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Angel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angel wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slaughter biding his time, controlling Angel.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is looking for the choke from the back position but Angel is controlling his hands well.
Slaughter tightening his grip on Angel, looking for the choke. Slaughter is riding his opponent, not letting Angel buck him off. Morbid Angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slaughter looking for the choke but no joy. Slaughter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Slaughter lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Slaughter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Slaughter throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Angel!
Angel grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaughter looking for the choke but no joy.
Angel fending off the submission attempt from Slaughter.
And that's the end of the fight! Sargent Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Slaughter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sargent Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 2548 p4p, 25312 weight class) and Jertavius Jankens (ranked 80 p4p, 230 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet Club Theme Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jankens's choice of entrance music: Come get it by- The Jankstreet boyz. Jertavius Jankens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jertavius Jankens! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Jankens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jankens.
It looks like Karl Anderson has been cut. Jankens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Jankens misses.
Anderson pushes Jankens up against the cage in a clinch. Anderson lands a left hand.
It looks like Jertavius Jankens has been cut. Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jankens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankens backwards. Jankens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jankens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Karl Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jertavius Jankens. Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jankens looks winded! Jankens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jankens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Jankens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jankens lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Jankens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson drops Jankens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jankens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That has opened up Jertavius Jankens's cut even more. Anderson lands an uppercut.
Jankens is rocked! Anderson throws a big uppercut that drops Jankens! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jankens lies dazed against the cage as Anderson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Anderson! An out of breath Karl Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Barnes (ranked 2943 p4p, 4129 weight class) and Hamadi Hajjar (ranked 388 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bucky Barnes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamadi Hajjar! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hajjar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hajjar. Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hajjar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head. Hajjar slips a straight right by Barnes. Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hajjar misses with a looping left. It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hajjar. Hajjar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hajjar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hajjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Hajjar throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes swings for the body but Hajjar moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hajjar! But no joy. Hajjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hajjar. Hajjar swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Hajjar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hajjar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hajjar misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Hajjar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Hajjar misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Hajjar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hajjar tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hajjar swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter punch. Hajjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Hajjar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hajjar misses with a left hand and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot. Hajjar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hajjar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hajjar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes. Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Barnes drops Hajjar with a straight right hand, right on the button! Barnes 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 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucky Barnes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William S Burroughs (ranked 2119 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Antonio Walters (ranked 299 p4p, 462 weight class). Burroughs comes to the cage accompanied by William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer. 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Walters! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burroughs connects with a jab. Walters throws a right hand that misses
and Burroughs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burroughs throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burroughs takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses. Walters misses with a body shot.
Burroughs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walters wants it to stay on the feet. Walters throws a hook but Burroughs blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Burroughs. Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Walters misses with a looping right. Burroughs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut. Burroughs throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Walters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burroughs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Walters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burroughs. Burroughs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively. Burroughs fails with a takedown attempt. Walters scores with a sloppy right hand. Burroughs should have avoided that one. Burroughs misses with a takedown letting Walters counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William S Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walters misses with a hook. Burroughs ducked under it nicely. Burroughs misses with a shot to the body and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burroughs is rocked! Walters throws a pinpoint strike between Burroughs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Burroughs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Walters scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Walters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos (ranked 1421 p4p, 2705 weight class) and Sergei Ulatov (ranked 191 p4p, 319 weight class). Juan Carlos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Ulatov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ulatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ulatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ulatov misses with a takedown and Carlos counters with a series of strikes. Ulatov will be more careful next time no doubt. Juan Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carlos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carlos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ulatov jumps guard but Carlos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Carlos scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ulatov tries for a takedown but Carlos circles away easily
and Carlos counters with a nice right hand that sends Ulatov toppling to the canvas! Ulatov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carlos finish him?!
Ulatov is rocked!
Ulatov shoots in and bounces Carlos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carlos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Carlos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Carlos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Carlos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ulatov is trying to pull guard but Carlos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Carlos scores with a hook to the body. Carlos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carlos is struggling to control the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Carlos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ulatov is defending well for now. Ulatov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carlos smiles and moves away.
Ulatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlos tries to avoid it but Ulatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlos to the ground. Carlos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ulatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ulatov. Carlos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Carlos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carlos. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Carlos controlling the position. Ulatov forces his way into half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ulatov in particular looking to stall. Carlos is trying to get back to full guard. Carlos controlling the position for now.
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/escape.gif) The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Carlos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ulatov is on him like a limpet, forcing Carlos back against the cage.
Ulatov successfully pulls guard.
Carlos looking to pass the guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov has his foot on Carlos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carlos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ulatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ulatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Carlos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ulatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Carlos throws a right hand that Ulatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ulatov also avoids with ease. Ulatov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carlos. Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlos as he avoids it easily. Juan Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov. Ulatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Carlos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carlos lands a big uppercut and Ulatov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ulatov looks OK. Carlos waves Ulatov back to his feet! Ulatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlos finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ulatov goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward. Carlos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Carlos is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ulatov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ulatov is out cold! Carlos holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Carlos! An out of breath Juan Carlos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 567 p4p, 634 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 79 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Mac Airt! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard. Smith tries to roll over but Mac Airt keeps him under control. Mac Airt is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard. Mac Airt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Smith wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith is staying active underneath Mac Airt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Mac Airt uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Mac Airt controlling from the full mount. Smith tries to reverse the position but Mac Airt maintains control.
Mac Airt working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay. Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. Mac Airt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Mac Airt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mac Airt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mac Airt working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up. Mac Airt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mac Airt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Mac Airt fails to take his opponent's back. Mac Airt wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely. Mac Airt prevents Smith from getting the reversal. Mac Airt wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely. Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard. Mac Airt wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Mac Airt is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Mac Airt prevents Smith from improving his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt prevents Smith from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mac Airt is working away from the top position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mac Airt manages to get back to half guard. Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Mac Airt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith is keen to just control but Mac Airt is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac Airt wants to get back to full guard. Smith is thwarting Mac Airt's attempts to control the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Mac Airt connecting with a few gentle strikes. Smith winds up and cracks Mac Airt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mac Airt wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Smith slips a nice elbow through Mac Airt's hands, connecting with Mac Airt's forehead. Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mac Airt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smith is trying to control. Mac Airt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Mac Airt manages to get to full guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle. Mac Airt 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. Smith trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Mac Airt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac Airt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well. Smith is stalling in the full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mac Airt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Mac Airt postures up. Smith has control of Mac Airt's left arm, preventing Mac Airt from doing any damage. Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. Mac Airt stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully. Smith controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that second round. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mac Airt trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mac Airt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Smith scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith distracts Mac Airt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Smith trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom. Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Smith is working Mac Airt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Smith connects with a couple of short punches. Smith wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving. Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well. Smith 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.
Mac Airt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mac Airt is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac Airt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working some strikes from top position. Mac Airt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Airt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mac Airt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. Smith is putting a hurting on Mac Airt here, landing some big shots from side control. Mac Airt is trying to get back to half guard. Smith landing a few strikes. Mac Airt is looking for a sweep. Mac Airt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Mac Airt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Mac Airt trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position. Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith lands a few punches from side control. Mac Airt is looking to reverse the position. Mac Airt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. 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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mac Airt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mac Airt looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mac Airt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! James Smith showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
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