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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Wagner! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hennessey throws a right and a left that both miss. Hennessey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hennessey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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. Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hennessey is working away from the top position though. Hennessey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wagner is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wagner has a hand on Hennessey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hennessey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Wagner is working to get back to half guard.
Hennessey stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Wagner with a lazy takedown attempt and Hennessey counters with a one-two to the body. Hennessey looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well. Hennessey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Hennessey passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wagner is trying to buck Hennessey off. Hennessey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Wagner wants to control but Hennessey postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hennessey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hennessey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hennessey misses with a body kick. Hennessey gets a clinch. Hennessey has picked Wagner up - he's going for a ride! Hennessey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Wagner is looking to control Hennessey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wagner is wriggling around but Hennessey manages to pass to half guard.
Wagner wants to improve his position but Hennessey is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hennessey in particular looking to stall. Wagner is looking for a sweep. Hennessey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hennessey working Wagner over with strikes. Wagner actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
Hennessey sitting and controlling from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A punch combination from Hennessey misses. Hennessey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Hennessey persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing. Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hennessey sprawls well. Hennessey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagner throws a head kick that misses. Hennessey drops Wagner with a beautiful combination! Wagner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hennessey is looking for the KO!
It looks like Cliff Wagner has been cut. Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Hennessey.
Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wagner fails with a takedown attempt. Hennessey misses with a head kick.
Hennessey throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner counters by clinching up. Wagner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hennessey is keeping busy. Wagner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hennessey pulls him back up using the underhooks. Martell Hennessey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Wagner. Hennessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Hennessey.
Martell Hennessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hennessey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hennessey lands in his opponent's guard. Martell Hennessey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hennessey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wagner is wriggling around but Hennessey manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Still in half guard, Hennessey seems content to control. Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hennessey is working away from the top position though. Hennessey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wagner won't allow Hennessey to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Martell Hennessey showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hennessey 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martell Hennessey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentin Hristov! 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, Bobby TupperIII! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Hristov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperIII. TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but Hristov shows good takedown defense. Hristov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hristov tries to clinch but TupperIII moves out of range. Hristov gets a clinch. Hristov effectively controlling the action here. TupperIII fails to pull guard.
Valentin Hristov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII. TupperIII tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hristov smiles and moves away.
Hristov wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. TupperIII swats away the attempt to clinch by Hristov. Hristov doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperIII circles away.
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round. TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hristov clinches up with TupperIII and pushes him back against the cage. TupperIII letting Hristov take a breather here. Hristov tries a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks it.
Hristov taking a breather. TupperIII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hristov gets underhooks to prevent TupperIII's takedown attempt.
Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut. TupperIII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hristov has TupperIII pushed against the cage. TupperIII tries to pull guard but Hristov holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperIII drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hristov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TupperIII blocks it with crossed arms. Hristov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hristov trying to land knees to the body.
Hristov missing with knees to the body.
TupperIII jumps guard but Hristov stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hristov just stands there and leans against the cage. Hristov throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperIII stalling in the clinch but Hristov improves position. Hristov tries a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks it.
Hristov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Hristov.
Hristov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TupperIII has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TupperIII tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hristov smiles and moves away.
Hristov moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hristov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
TupperIII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hristov's waist but Hristov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperIII off to one side. Hristov closes the distance and pushes TupperIII back into the cage. TupperIII has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hristov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hristov throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperIII looking to slow down the pace here. Hristov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hristov trying to land knees to the body.
TupperIII tries to work over Hristov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hristov displaying some good clinch control by pressing TupperIII up against the cage. Hristov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. TupperIII jumps guard but Hristov stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentin Hristov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII. Hristov is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TupperIII jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hristov walks away with a smile on his face. TupperIII gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. TupperIII shoots in but Hristov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hristov clinches up against the cage. TupperIII turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! TupperIII wants to take a breather but Hristov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for TupperIII. TupperIII wants to pass the guard but Hristov is keeping the position. TupperIII is breathing heavily. Hristov has his hands on TupperIII's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hristov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hristov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hristov has a closed guard, preventing TupperIII from standing up. TupperIII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hristov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut. 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!
TupperIII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hristov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hristov swats away the attempt to clinch by TupperIII. TupperIII wants to clinch but Hristov slips to the side and Hristov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hristov'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. TupperIII taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hristov tries a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks it.
TupperIII has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hristov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov displaying some good clinch control by pressing TupperIII up against the cage. Hristov lands a good knee to the midsection. TupperIII won't want to take too many of those. TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hristov just stands there and leans against the cage. TupperIII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hristov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hristov stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hristov working TupperIII over with knees to the body. TupperIII tries to pull guard but Hristov won't allow it.
Valentin Hristov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII. TupperIII goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hristov prevents it.
Hristov landing knees to the head.
Hristov has TupperIII pressed against the cage.
Hristov tries to land a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks with his arms.
Hristov stalling against the cage.
Hristov connects with a knee to the head.
Hristov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hristov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Hristov.
Hristov pressing his opponent against the cage. Hristov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Hristov to work.
TupperIII has Hristov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hristov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Valentin Hristov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hristov is pushing TupperIII up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Hristov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Valentin Hristov. Hristov tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight! Valentin Hristov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hristov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Hristov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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269 lbs
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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, Brock Lesnar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Webcke. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt. Webcke scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Webcke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lesnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Webcke lands the left hand. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Webcke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Webcke connects with a jab. Webcke scores with a nice head shot. Webcke leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Webcke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar. Webcke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke. Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke. Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss. Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lesnar wants to sweep here but Webcke controlling him for the moment. Webcke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Webcke throws a big right hand that misses. Webcke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Webcke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Webcke. Webcke wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy. Webcke throwing shots but missing, from side control. You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lesnar dodges the ground and pound from Webcke. Lesnar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Webcke connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Webcke working the ground and pound but Lesnar is defending the strikes. Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lesnar is breathing heavily. Webcke misses with the ground and pound. Webcke in side control, throwing shots but Lesnar defends. Webcke lands a decent elbow from side control. Webcke lands a few punches from side control. Webcke grinds an elbow into Lesnar's temple. Webcke lands some shots froms side control. Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position. Lesnar struggling a bit here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Webcke scores with a couple of short elbows. Webcke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lesnar some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Webcke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Webcke throws a shot to the body.
Webcke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Webcke trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away. Webcke throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely. Webcke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lesnar wants to control but Webcke is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Webcke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though. Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Webcke slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lesnar is not content to let Webcke control the position. Webcke lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Webcke with the ground and pound but Lesnar uses the opportunity to regain guard. Webcke throwing strikes but missing. Webcke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar pulls Webcke in close to prevent any damage. Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck. Webcke working some strikes from top position. Lesnar working for a triangle but Webcke defends it easily.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two 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. Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots. Webcke controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Webcke lands a couple of digs. Lesnar keeping full guard, as Webcke tries to pass. Webcke chips away with some ground and pound. Webcke stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Webcke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Webcke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Webcke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Webcke is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Webcke to score an easy takedown into full guard. Webcke scoring with some ground and pound. Webcke thows a big elbow that misses. Webcke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Webcke cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand. Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Webcke works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard. Webcke throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely. Lesnar lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Webcke landing some decent shots from guard. Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Webcke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow. Webcke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head. Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Webcke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Webcke is having none of it. Webcke thows a big elbow that misses. Webcke lands a couple of digs. Webcke chips away with some ground and pound. Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully. Webcke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Webcke stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Webcke scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Shane Webcke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webcke lands a couple of elbows. Shane Webcke has got the better of the ground game so far. Webcke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Webcke stands and throws Lesnar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Check out the look on Webcke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lesnar wants to control but Webcke postures up. Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Webcke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Webcke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Webcke 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DrZawi Hawass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and james peach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DrZawi Hawass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, james peach! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! peach swinging wildly here.
Hawass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
peach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawass as he jumps to the side. A head kick misses from peach. peach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! peach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawass tries to avoid it but peach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawass to the ground. Hawass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. peach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. DrZawi Hawass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of james peach. Hawass punishes peach's body with a nice straight punch. Jab, jab by Hawass - just one landing. james peach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hawass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hawass avoids the head kick by peach.
peach should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. No luck for peach with that takedown attempt. Hawass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. peach tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A left and a right from Hawass both land. Nice combination.
It looks like james peach has been cut. peach looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hawass connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawass!
peach is rocked! Hawass is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! peach hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DrZawi Hawass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alex mango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Belfort! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, alex mango! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belfort bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Belfort lands a slapping body shot.
Belfort throws a right hand that mango ducks under and follows up with a left that mango also avoids with ease. Nice shot lands for Belfort. Belfort works over mango's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. mango shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. mango gets slowly back to his feet. Belfort feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending mango crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Belfort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Bulldog! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Gracie! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard. Gracie postures up.
Bulldog trying to control the position here. Bulldog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulldog is keeping the position for now. Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. Bulldog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bulldog is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bulldog could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bulldog is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gracie. Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bulldog actively working from the bottom here. Bulldog tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bulldog is trying to get back to full guard. Bulldog wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gracie has managed to clinch.
Bulldog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage. Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gracie controls the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bulldog wants to control but Gracie postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gracie dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bulldog to the mat! Bulldog manages to get full guard. Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulldog is keeping the position for now. Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bulldog looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bulldog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gracie. Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulldog is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bulldog to the mat. Bulldog regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bulldog's guard. Bulldog won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bulldog is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well. Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking to advance position but Bulldog won't allow it. Gracie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gracie. Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Gracie 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bulldog's guard. Jeff Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gracie stands and throws Bulldog's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gracie happy to just control the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gracie. Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bulldog's guard. John Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gracie. Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gracie prevents Bulldog from getting the reversal. Gracie controlling his opponent. Gracie moves to the back. What can Bulldog do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight! John Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gracie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise - Refused. Chance Silver 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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Lynch! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Silver! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Silver. Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silver avoids the body shot from Lynch.
A big left from Lynch misses. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Lynch missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathan Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense. Nathan Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Silver. Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Nathan Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lynch scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one. Lynch misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely. Lynch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Silver slips under a jab from Lynch. Silver avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Silver slips a jab from Lynch. Silver slips a jab from Lynch. Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it. Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming. Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch. Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands. Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it. Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it. Lynch throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily. Lynch throws a big shot that misses. Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch. Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it. Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch. Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Lynch 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.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one. The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lynch throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily. Lynch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target. Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver. Lynch misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming. Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lynch misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely. Silver slips under a jab from Lynch. A jab from Lynch misses. Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely. Lynch throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver slips a jab from Lynch. Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch misses with a hook. Lynch misses the shot to the body. Silver ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lynch tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot. Silver ducks under a wild hook from Lynch. Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Lynch. Lynch scores with a jab to the body. Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver. Lynch misses with a hook. Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch. Lynch lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Lynch dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily. Silver takes one to the chin there. Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice defenses there by Silver. Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range. Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lynch misses the jab. Lynch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks. Silver moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynch missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Lynch. Lynch throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range. Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing. A jab from Lynch misses. Silver slips under a jab. Lynch misses with a looping right. Lynch scores with a one two! Silver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lynch misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet. Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice body punch from Lynch. Lynch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lynch throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. Lynch misses the shot to the body.
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. Lynch swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a hook. Lynch scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lynch throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease. Silver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lynch throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing. Silver slips under a jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silver dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Silver's head and hops out. Silver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Silver prevents Lynch from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Lynch clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lynch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lynch misses with a wild body shot. Silver staying out of range there. Lynch looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range. Lynch misses the jab. Silver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lynch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silver. Danga de danga de dang - Lynch scores with a four punch combination! Lynch misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lynch misses with a looping right. Lynch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silver at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
A big left from Lynch misses. Lynch misses with a hook. Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silver doesn't seem bothered though. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynch, as that shot connected.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lynch thows a body shot but no joy. Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver. Lynch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lynch misses. Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away. Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss. Nathan Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Silver slips under a jab. Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lynch lands a jab. Lynch lands a jab to Silver's midsection. Lynch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Silver 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range. Silver slips a straight right by Lynch. Silver ducks under a wild hook from Lynch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Lynch had his way with Chance Silver in that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lynch lands with a nice body punch. Lynch cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head. Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Lynch misses. Silver tries to clinch up. Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range. Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lynch thows a body shot but no joy. Silver avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Silver slips a straight right by Lynch. Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch misses with a wild body shot. Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it. Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A swing and a miss from Lynch. Lynch throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range. Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body. Silver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range. Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range. Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it. Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silver moves out of range as Lynch strikes. Lynch misses with a double jab.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot. Silver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent Silver getting side control. Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silver pulls his head out easily. Chance Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Silver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Silver is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Lynch wants to get back to full guard. Silver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lynch. Lynch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Nathan Lynch showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Lynch! Nathan Lynch is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampmann has chosen Lil Wayne - Knockout ft. Nicki Minaj as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Martin Kampmann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Kampmann! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target. Kampmann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kampmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kampmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson trying to control but Kampmann is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kampmann can do anything to dispel that myth. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson wants to control from the top but Kampmann keeps moving. Jackson forces his way into half guard. Jackson is trying to control. Kampmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kampmann is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Jackson content to control rather than advance. Kampmann is not content to let Jackson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kampmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Jackson. Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson. Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jackson has Kampmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kampmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kampmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson clobbers Kampmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A right-left combo lands from Jackson. Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kampmann napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows. Jackson trying to control the action but Kampmann is working from the bottom. Kampmann is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson takes a little break here. Kampmann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kampmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kampmann as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kampmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jackson is looking to escape. Jackson tries to roll over but Kampmann keeps him under control. Kampmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work. Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kampmann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kampmann is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Kampmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A good leg kick by Jackson.
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. Jackson fails with the takedown and Kampmann counters with a takedown into side control. Jackson is not content to let Kampmann control the position. Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jackson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kampmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kampmann's head. Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Kampmann backpedaling.
Nice body kick there by Jackson. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kampmann tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kampmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Kampmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kampmann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! Jackson is standing up over Kampmann. Kampmann looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson prevents Kampmann from escaping the position. Jackson trying to control the action but Kampmann is working from the bottom. Kampmann pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jackson trying to control the action but Kampmann is working from the bottom. Kampmann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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. Kampmann shoots and misses and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kampmann will be more careful next time no doubt. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet. Jackson scores with a punch to the head. Jackson lands a jab-cross combination. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Kampmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kampmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kampmann has Jackson in his guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson trying to control but Kampmann is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Jackson. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruiser Joncs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane takedown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane takedown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruiser Joncs's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruiser Joncs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane takedown! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! takedown is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from takedown is defended easily by Joncs. takedown fails miserably with a takedown attempt. takedown misses with a takedown attempt - Joncs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bruiser Joncs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane takedown. takedown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joncs but Joncs pushes him off and we're back to square one. takedown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joncs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten takedown somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. takedown forces Joncs back against the cage and clinches. takedown tries for a takedown but Joncs manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joncs wants to get back to striking at distance but takedown won't allow it.
Joncs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joncs throws a nice looking combination but takedown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. takedown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joncs works takedown's body with a nice hook. Joncs has takedown up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on takedown's face as he tries to break the clinch. Joncs lands a nice uppercut. Joncs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
takedown tries to clinch but Joncs moves away and takedown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Joncs clinches. Joncs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Joncs throws a shot to the body.
takedown looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. takedown fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Left hook, right uppercut from Joncs. takedown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Danga de danga de dang - Joncs scores with a four punch combination! Joncs dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Joncs looks to land a combination. takedown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. takedown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joncs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
takedown is rocked! Joncs scores with a three punch combo!
takedown is still on wobbly legs! Can Joncs finish him? Left hook, right uppercut from Joncs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Joncs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. takedown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruiser Joncs dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joncs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. takedown misses with a double jab
and Joncs counters into the clinch. Nicely done. takedown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joncs's efforts to push away. takedown seems to have recovered his senses. takedown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joncs up against the cage. Joncs prevents takedown from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joncs lands a nice uppercut. Joncs breaks from the clinch.
takedown fails with the takedown and Joncs counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. takedown looks to clinch and Joncs counters with a straight right hand. Joncs lands a lovely overhand right. takedown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A punch combination from takedown misses. Joncs closes the distance and clinches. Joncs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Joncs lands a nice shot to the body.
Joncs wants to clinch up but takedown keeps it at a distance. Bruiser Joncs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Joncs has managed to clinch.
takedown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joncs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Joncs breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Joncs. That snapped takedown's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from takedown. Bruiser Joncs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joncs stuffs the takedown attempt from takedown. takedown gets slowly back to his feet. Joncs has takedown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Joncs on the inside. Joncs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Joncs. No joy for takedown on that attempt. Joncs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping takedown at a distance.
Joncs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Joncs misses with the combination.
takedown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joncs counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruiser Joncs dominated that second round. That's time! Joncs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Donk. Joncs catches takedown right on the button with a cross. takedown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Joncs wants to stand and escape but takedown is having none of it. takedown controlling from the top position. Joncs controlling the position. takedown gets to his feet. Joncs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Joncs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joncs wants it to stay on the feet. Joncs gets a clinch. takedown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bruiser Joncs is winning the standup battle so far. Joncs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but takedown moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bruiser Joncs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Joncs fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. takedown moves out of range as Joncs strikes. takedown looks for a takedown but Joncs sprawls well. takedown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bruiser Joncs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane takedown. takedown has his takedown stuffed and takedown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. takedown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joncs defends it nicely. Joncs throws a right and a left that takedown avoids nicely. takedown lands a jab-cross combination. takedown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joncs tries to avoid it but takedown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joncs to the ground. Joncs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. takedown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Joncs sizes up takedown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. takedown misses with a body kick. takedown has closed the distance and engaged Joncs in a clinch.
Joncs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joncs loads up on a big right hand but takedown slips the punch. takedown has his takedown stuffed and Joncs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. takedown doesn't succeed with the takedown and Joncs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shane takedown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruiser Joncs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. takedown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joncs is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shane takedown. I think Joncs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruiser Joncs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno R Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. Miller has chosen Reggae Mix as his entrance music. Bruno R Xavier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Miller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno R Xavier! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Miller! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! R Xavier fails with the takedown. R Xavier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! R Xavier forces Miller back against the cage and clinches. R Xavier can't get the takedown.
R Xavier goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno R Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from R Xavier. R Xavier gets slowly back to his feet. Miller scores with a hook. Miller misses with a hook. Miller looks to throw the jab but R Xavier is out of range. Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but R Xavier manages to avoid it. R Xavier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
R Xavier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from R Xavier. Miller throws a head kick that misses. R Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily. R Xavier tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses R Xavier's sensitive parts. R Xavier looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well. R Xavier is breathing heavily. Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. R Xavier staying out of range there. R Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side. R Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. R Xavier doesn't seem phased though. R Xavier throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely. Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of R Xavier's head.
R Xavier is rocked! Junior Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oh R Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller lands with a nice body kick. Miller thows a body kick. R Xavier tries to catch it but that hurt him. R Xavier seems to have got his legs back now. R Xavier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut. Miller lands a big head kick that sends R Xavier to the canvas! Miller follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Miller! Junior Miller is the new welterweight champion!
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