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MIFC Contenders 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by England Belongs to Me. Hawk has chosen RAPE ME as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Hawk clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Eric Adams has been cut.
Adams tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Hawk has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adams is trying to escape the position but Hawk is controlling the position.
Adams tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Hawk happy to just control the position for now.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adams to get to his feet.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eric Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk keeps Adams at a distance using the push kick.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Hawk moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawk smiles and moves away.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adams!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk cracks Adams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Adams is looking to improve his position but Hawk isn't that keen on the idea.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Hawk's attempts to control the action.
Adams is looking to improve his position but Hawk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawk tries to control but Adams wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawk trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Hawk.
Hawk dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hawk lands a big shot there that rocks Adams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Adams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawk walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawk smiles and moves away.
Adams throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Hawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawk smiles and moves away.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk counters by clinching up.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to trip Adams. He has hold of a leg but Adams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hawk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk stands and steps away. Adams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawk successfully pulls guard.
Hawk looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Adams working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
Hawk cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has a closed guard, preventing Hawk from standing up.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Adams is tightening it up a little... Hawk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hawk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hawk taps out! nice BJJ there by Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eric Adams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between San Vedita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cavero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Cavero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Vedita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cavero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedita dives in and grabs Cavero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cavero pushes down on Vedita's head and hops out.
Vedita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cavero lands a nice looking body kick.
Vedita fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vedita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Vedita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavero throws a hook but Vedita blocks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vedita.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vedita trying to control the position but Cavero is working away.
Vedita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cavero throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cavero throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Vedita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavero defends it nicely.
Vedita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cavero's guard.
Cavero pulls Vedita in close to his closed guard and prevents Vedita from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vedita wants to pass the guard but Cavero is keeping the position.
Vedita won't allow Cavero to get back to his feet.
Vedita wants to pass the guard but Cavero is keeping the position.
Vedita is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedita is working hard here to advance position.
Vedita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cavero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vedita, into his guard.
Cavero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cavero postures up and lands a big shot to Vedita's brow.
Cavero chips away with some ground and pound.
Vedita has a closed guard, preventing Cavero from standing up.
Cavero landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavero trying to control the position from guard on top but Vedita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cavero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cavero won't allow Vedita to sweep him here.
Vedita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vedita is trying to control the position but Cavero postures up.
Cavero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vedita working a defensive guard here.
Vedita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vedita's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cavero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vedita gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vedita slips a jab and a cross from Cavero.
Cavero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vedita manages to avoid it.
Cavero misses with a low kick.
Vedita shoots in for a double leg but Cavero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedita shoots in for a takedown but Cavero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Cavero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cavero misses.
Vedita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Vedita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vedita feints and as Cavero raises his hands in defense, Vedita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vedita looking to sit in guard and control but Cavero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vedita controls Cavero momentarily but Cavero frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavero forces his way into half guard.
Cavero trying to pass the guard but Vedita defending well.
Cavero passes to full mount!
Cavero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cavero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vedita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cavero scoring with strikes but Vedita is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vedita working to try and regain half guard.
Cavero with a couple of short strikes.
Cavero lands a heavy elbow.
Cavero looking to control but Vedita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cavero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vedita looks a forlorn figure.
Vedita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavero with good strikes from the mount here!
Cavero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cavero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cavero lands a big shot there that rocks Vedita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vedita is working to get back to half guard.
Cavero lands a big shot there that rocks Vedita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cavero looking to finish Vedita with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vedita!
Vedita tries to hold on but Cavero pushes him away.
Vedita is looking to get to half guard.
Vedita is squirming around, avoiding Cavero's attempts to control the action.
Cavero landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cavero 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!
Cavero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cavero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Vedita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavero scores with a nice strike.
Vedita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cavero. That one must have hurt.
Cavero misses the shot to the body.
Cavero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vedita swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavero.
Cavero slaps away a takedown attempt from Vedita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vedita rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavero misses with a wild combination.
Vedita on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vedita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cavero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vedita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cavero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cavero tries to bum rush Vedita with a series of wild strikes but Vedita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavero misses with a few strikes there.
Cavero throws a body punch but Vedita moves out of range.
Cavero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vedita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juan Cavero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vedita.
San Vedita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vedita slips under a jab.
Cavero throws a right and a left that Vedita avoids nicely.
Cavero cracks Vedita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cavero throws a body punch but Vedita moves out of range.
Cavero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vedita circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vedita.
Cavero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vedita's head backwards.
Vedita shoots in for a double leg but Cavero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Vedita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vedita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Cavero.
Cavero scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Cavero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cavero 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Cavero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dider LeBouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dider LeBouf 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 middleweight 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, Dider LeBouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz takes a swing at LeBouf's ribcage but misses.
LeBouf throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Claudio Luiz has been cut.
Luiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBouf is looking to slow Luiz down with leg kicks.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown but LeBouf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBouf tries to sprawl out of it but Luiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBouf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBouf slips a jab and a cross from Luiz.
LeBouf looks for the body kick but Luiz saw that one coming.
LeBouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBouf throws a combination that misses
and LeBouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luiz has managed to clinch.
Luiz pulls guard effortlessly.
LeBouf wanted to stand there but Luiz had control of the position.
Luiz kicks LeBouf off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBouf is just out of range.
LeBouf throws a head kick but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBouf but LeBouf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dider LeBouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Luiz.
Luiz tries to clinch but LeBouf is having none of it.
LeBouf throws a head kick that misses
and Luiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luiz misses with a hook.
LeBouf throws a head kick that half lands.
LeBouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Dider LeBouf has been cut.
Luiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBouf's waist but LeBouf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luiz off to one side.
LeBouf thuds his shin into the meat of Luiz's side.
Luiz looks gassed!
Luiz thows a leg kick but LeBouf checks it
and LeBouf counters with a big head kick but Luiz shrugs it off.
Luiz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz drops his hands momentarily and LeBouf needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Luiz just on the top of the head. Luiz drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Luiz - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dider LeBouf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kombat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kombat's entrance music is Immortal Corrupter. A fine choice. Williams has chosen Sunshine of Your Love as his entrance music. Butch Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Kombat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombat throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Kombat drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kombat is looking for the KO!
Williams is rocked!
It looks like Butch Williams has been cut.
Kombat sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Williams's defenses. It connects perfectly with Williams's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Kombat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Junior wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Junior dives on top into guard.
Junior 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.
Gracie is trying to keep Junior in close.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junioris looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Gracie is standing up over Junior. Junior looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Junior wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Junior from escaping the position.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Junior tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Gracie takes a little break here. Junior wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
Junior takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Junior misses with a straight left.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gracie.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Junior scores with a nice strike.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Junior finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
That has opened up Roger Gracie's cut even more.
David Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! Junior ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gracie clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
150 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
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, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo works over Walter's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Peter Walter has been cut.
Walter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Walter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Walter defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Walter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Walter blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aldo's knee momentarily.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Walter is just out of range.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Walter.
Aldo throws a body punch but Walter moves out of range.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Walter.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Walter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Walter moved out of range nicely.
Walter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Walter's body.
Walter slips under a jab.
Walter checks a leg kick nicely.
Walter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walter momentarily.
Walter misses the jab.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walter circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walter circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Walter counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Aldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Walter dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo throws a body punch but Walter moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Walter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Walter off the cage and back into rage.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Walter missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo misses with a takedown
and Walter counters with a stiff right hand.
Walter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Walter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo cracks Walter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Walter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Walter's head.
Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walter is rocked!
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo connects with a nice cross there... Walter is looking wobbly and Aldo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Walter to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Aldo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matty Hews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hews comes into the arena with animals blaring out of the sound system. Matty Hews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crayon Mars's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matty Hews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mars.
Hews has his takedown stuffed
and Mars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hews's guard.
Hews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Hews.
Hews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mars defends well.
Hews working for submissions but it's allowed Mars to get to half guard.
Hews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hews is breathing heavily.
Mars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mars pulls his head out easily.
Mars is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hews is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mars jumps into side control!
Hews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mars off and has taken his back!
Mars is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hews gets his way!
Hews is trying to stick to Mars's back but Mars is turning into Hews. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hews's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mars.
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.
Mars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hews can't keep his opponent in guard - Mars advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hews is in trouble now - Mars has advanced to mount!
Mars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hews is trying desperately to improve position.
Mars controlling from the full mount.
That's four 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.
Hews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mars controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Crayon Mars just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hews counters with a single leg into guard. Mars didn't expect that.
Hews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Hews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mars dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crayon Mars dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mars lands a head kick that stumbles Hews and the fighters go to the mat.
Hews is rocked!
It looks like Matty Hews has been cut.
Hews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mars passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mars is working Hews over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hews tries to improve position but can't.
Mars is putting a hurting on Hews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hews is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hews trying to remain calm as Mars controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Mars 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.
Hews looks to move to half guard but instead Mars has passed into mount! Damn!
Hews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mars controlling from the full mount.
Hews can't escape the position.
That's two 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.
A nice elbow there by Mars.
Mars controlling his opponent.
Mars looking to control but Hews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars landing strikes from the mount.
Mars controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Crayon Mars just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Mars.
Hews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mars counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hews to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crayon Mars!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Voisine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Voisine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Voisine sprawls well.
Voisine lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Voisine sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voisine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Voisine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voisine closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Matthews out cold! Matthews corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raoul Voisine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between frosty bredejongen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Helber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War is coming. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rusty Helber was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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174 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, frosty bredejongen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Helber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bredejongen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bredejongen lands a big head kick that sends Helber tumbling to the mat! bredejongen takes a step backwards and waves Helber back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rusty Helber has been cut.
Helber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
bredejongen being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helber postures up in bredejongen's guard and throws a big left but bredejongen blocks it.
bredejongen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helber controlling from the top position.
bredejongen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bredejongen keeping full guard, as Helber tries to pass.
Helber throwing strikes from guard but bredejongen blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bredejongen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helber misses with a few strikes there.
bredejongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
bredejongen throws a sloppy head kick and Helber moves out of range easily.
Helber misses with a low kick.
bredejongen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bredejongen circles away quickly and effectively.
frosty bredejongen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Helber as he connects with a hook.
bredejongen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Helber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
bredejongen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helber on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helber trying to control the position from guard on top but bredejongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber avoids a punch combination nicely.
bredejongen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helber scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as bredejongen blocks the low kick.
bredejongen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bredejongen throws a head kick that misses.
Helber ducks right into an uppercut from bredejongen.
Helber swings for the body but bredejongen moves out of range.
Helber throws a sloppy head kick and bredejongen moves out of range easily.
Helber throws a nice looking combination but bredejongen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. bredejongen was covering up waiting for the punch and Helber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
bredejongen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
bredejongen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helber throws a big right hand that misses.
bredejongen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helber postures up in bredejongen's guard and throws a big left but bredejongen blocks it.
Helber wants to pass the guard but bredejongen is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helber misses with a low kick.
bredejongen throws a big shot that misses.
Helber has closed the distance and engaged bredejongen in a clinch.
bredejongen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Helber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
bredejongen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
bredejongen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Helber.
Helber prevents bredejongen from escaping the position.
Helber throws an elbow but bredejongen slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee asks Helber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Helber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Helber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Helber trying to control the position but bredejongen is working away.
Helber landing strikes.
Helber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at bredejongen to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber with the ground and pound but bredejongen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Helber trying to control from half guard but bredejongen is working away.
Helber is pressing down on bredejongen's thigh, looking to free his foot. bredejongen is holding on for now.
Helber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bredejongen defending well though.
Helber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helber thows a huge punch but bredejongen dodges it nicely.
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.
Helber is trying to control the action in half guard but bredejongen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
bredejongen is in trouble now - Helber has advanced to mount!
Helber throwing strikes here but bredejongen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Helber cracks bredejongen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Helber content just to control the position here.
Helber looking to control but bredejongen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber throws some wild stikes that bredejongen manages to avoid easily.
Helber unloading with bombs!
Helber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
bredejongen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Helber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helber working bredejongen over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber landing punches.
bredejongen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Helber.
Helber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. bredejongen looks a forlorn figure.
Helber looking to control and managing it successfully.
bredejongen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Helber tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Helber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helber looking to sit in guard and control but bredejongen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helber is trying to keep bredejongen in close.
Helber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bredejongen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber trying to control but bredejongen is working from the bottom.
Helber won't allow bredejongen to get back to his feet.
Helber trying to control but bredejongen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rusty Helber.
Helber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. bredejongen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Helber stands up from bredejongen's guard - Helber perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helber tries to score with a low kick but bredejongen moves his leg out of the way.
Helber blocks a head kick by bredejongen.
Helber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between bredejongen's hands.
bredejongen lands with a good body shot.
bredejongen throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bredejongen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
bredejongen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helber.
Helber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helber lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber passes into half guard.
Helber thows a huge punch but bredejongen dodges it nicely.
Helber throwing shots but bredejongen is blocking nicely.
Helber drops an elbow to the side of bredejongen's head.
Helber moves nicely into side control.
Helber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Helber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bredejongen slips a jab and a cross from Helber.
Helber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helber stands and throws bredejongen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
bredejongen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Helber.
Helber controls the position from side control.
Helber throws an elbow but bredejongen slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Helber really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
bredejongen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
bredejongen checks a leg kick nicely.
bredejongen walks into a straight right hand from Helber.
Helber fails with the takedown.
bredejongen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helber with a hook.
Helber closes the distance and pushes bredejongen back into the cage.
bredejongen prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Helber.
bredejongen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helber missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
bredejongen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helber misses with a hook to the ribs.
bredejongen pushes off an throws an elbow but Helber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helber is trying to drag bredejongen to the mat but bredejongen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
frosty bredejongen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Helber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber blocks an elbow strike from bredejongen.
Helber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Helber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as bredejongen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helber takes one on the button.
bredejongen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helber avoids the head kick by bredejongen.
Some wild striking there from Helber.
Helber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
bredejongen lands a body shot.
bredejongen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helber.
Helber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Helber lands in his opponent's guard.
Helber is looking to work some ground and pound but bredejongen has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helber tries to free his leg and advance position but bredejongen is retaining full guard.
Helber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bredejongen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber throwing strikes but missing.
Helber trying to control but bredejongen is working from the bottom.
bredejongen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Helber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bredejongen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Helber trying to control the action but bredejongen is working from the bottom.
bredejongen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Helber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber throws an elbow but bredejongen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Helber cracks bredejongen with a big right hand but bredejongen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Helber wants to lay and pray for a moment but bredejongen keeps working.
Helber creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Helber working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Helber dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Helber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bredejongen tries a head kick but it misses.
Helber throws a solid leg kick but bredejongen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helber.
Helber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from bredejongen lands but Helber takes it in his stride.
Helber swinging wildly here.
frosty bredejongen is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from bredejongen misses.
Helber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helber is defended easily by bredejongen.
bredejongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Helber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helber showed some decent athleticism there.
Helber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
bredejongen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helber.
Helber is looking to take a break and control but bredejongen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed bredejongen's head.
Helber prevents bredejongen from standing back up.
Helber passes to full mount!
Helber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helber landing strikes, looking to finish!
Helber misses with a head shot.
Helber throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Helber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helber lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber landing punches.
Helber wants to control the pace but bredejongen is squirming around nicely.
Helber looking to ground and pound but bredejongen is blocking nicely.
Helber content just to control the position here.
Helber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but bredejongen is surviving well by controlling Helber's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber controlling the position easily from mount.
Helber landing shots from mount.
frosty bredejongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helber controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Helber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helber 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Helber!
Rusty Helber is the new welterweight champion!
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