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FFC 25: Christmas Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Henson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Henson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Henson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henson.
Nice defenses there by Henson.
Henson scores with a decent looking hook.
Balboa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Henson scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
Henson connects with a body shot.
Henson lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson misses with an uppercut.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Balboa throws a sloppy body shot
and Henson counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Henson lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Henson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa is rocked!
Henson digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Balboa's jaw. Balboa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Henson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Henson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan McCriux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Hands!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCriux looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
McCriux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hands's sensitive parts.
McCriux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCriux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCriux.
Hands looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCriux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCriux pushes Hands off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hands looks to land a combination but McCriux avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands lands a two punch combo.
Hands connects with the punch.
Hands lands a really nice looking cross but McCriux seems unphased.
Hands clobbers McCriux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCriux misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
McCriux drops Hands with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hands looks back up at him and smiles so McCriux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Eddie Hands has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands forces McCriux back against the cage and clinches.
McCriux stops a takedown attempt from Hands.
McCriux manages to break the clinch.
Hands tries a low kick but McCriux avoids it.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Hands misses with the combination.
Hands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCriux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCriux. That did some damage!
McCriux misses with a hook.
McCriux throws a combination that misses
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
McCriux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCriux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCriux is looking to slow Hands down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCriux misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCriux throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan McCriux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCriux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McCriux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Hands's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCriux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hands.
McCriux is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hands's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Hands misses
and McCriux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCriux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCriux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
McCriux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hands throws a leg kick
and McCriux counters with a good low kick that Hands was not able to check.
Logan McCriux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands throws a hook but McCriux blocks it.
McCriux cracks Hands on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hands falls backwards against the cage. McCriux follows up with more strikes that drop Hands to his knees. McCriux keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hands! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan McCriux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Meyers Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Meyers Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Draco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donny Meyers Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Draco!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Draco misses.
Meyers Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Draco blocks an elbow strike.
Meyers Jr wants a takedown.
Draco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meyers Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Draco regains guard immediately.
Meyers Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meyers Jr postures up.
Draco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyers Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyers Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyers Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Draco being controlled here, momentarily.
Draco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyers Jr trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Meyers Jr preventing the sweep.
Meyers Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draco's head.
Draco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyers Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meyers Jr forces his way into half guard.
Meyers Jr prevents Draco from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draco is refusing to be controlled, as Meyers Jr sits in half guard.
Draco is pressing down on Meyers Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meyers Jr is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Meyers Jr throwing strikes from guard but Draco blocks nicely.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Meyers Jr from controlling successfully.
Meyers Jr with a nice head shot there.
Meyers Jr working some strikes from top position.
Meyers Jr wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meyers Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meyers Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meyers Jr stands up over Draco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Draco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meyers Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Draco is trying to control the position but Meyers Jr postures up.
Draco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Meyers Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draco trying to pass the guard but Meyers Jr defending well.
Draco looks gassed!
Meyers Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Draco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Draco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meyers Jr is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Draco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Draco trying to control but Meyers Jr is having none of it.
Meyers Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Meyers Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Draco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyers Jr's calf.
Meyers Jr has managed to clinch.
Draco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyers Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Draco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyers Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draco.
Draco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meyers Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Draco wants to sweep here but Meyers Jr controlling him for the moment.
Meyers Jr trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
Meyers Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco is trying to keep Meyers Jr in close.
Meyers Jr trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meyers Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Draco to the mat! Draco manages to get full guard.
Meyers Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draco has control of Meyers Jr's left arm, preventing Meyers Jr from doing any damage.
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyers Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Meyers Jr from controlling successfully.
Draco wants to get back to his feet but Meyers Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meyers Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Draco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meyers Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Draco wants a takedown but no success here.
Donny Meyers Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Draco.
Draco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyers Jr wants to clinch.
Meyers Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Draco was covering up waiting for the punch and Meyers Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meyers Jr is working Draco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meyers Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyers Jr wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Draco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draco wants to sweep here but Meyers Jr controlling him for the moment.
Meyers Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Draco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Draco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Draco taking a bit of punishment here - Meyers Jr scoring with strikes.
Meyers Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Meyers Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draco keeps working.
Draco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Draco is looking for a sweep.
Meyers Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Meyers Jr wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Draco struggling a bit here.
Meyers Jr trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Meyers Jr.
Draco prevents Meyers Jr from moving into mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Draco as Meyers Jr shoots in.
Meyers Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draco.
Draco cracks the inside of Meyers Jr's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Draco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draco scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Meyers Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Draco throws a head kick that half lands.
Meyers Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Draco but Draco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Draco lands a head kick!
Draco throws a leg kick which misses Meyers Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Meyers Jr tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Draco.
Chris Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draco tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyers Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyers Jr is looking to clinch.
Meyers Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meyers Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Meyers Jr catches Draco right on the button with a cross.
Meyers Jr blocks a head kick by Draco.
Meyers Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Meyers Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Draco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Draco tries to pull guard but Meyers Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Draco drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Draco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyers Jr tries to clinch up but Draco circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyers Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Meyers Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draco connects with a high kick.
Draco throws a head kick that misses.
Donny Meyers Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draco misses with a head kick.
Meyers Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draco jumps guard but Meyers Jr stands there with Draco around his waist. Draco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Draco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Draco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyers Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meyers Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Draco is staying active underneath Meyers Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meyers Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meyers Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Draco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donny Meyers Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draco looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Draco gets back to full guard.
Draco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meyers Jr is controlling him.
Meyers Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Draco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Meyers Jr.
Meyers Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draco lands a head kick!
Meyers Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Draco is squirming around, avoiding Meyers Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Meyers Jr.
Meyers Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Draco working to try and regain half guard.
Meyers Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meyers Jr wants to control the pace but Draco is squirming around nicely.
Draco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Draco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meyers Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meyers Jr tries to get out of the position.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chris Draco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Meyers Jr kicks Draco off and gets to his feet.
Draco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Draco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Draco.
Draco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyers Jr is out of range.
Meyers Jr has managed to clinch.
Draco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyers Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Draco lands with a right to the head.
Draco avoids the elbow strike from Meyers Jr, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyers Jr.
Draco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meyers Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meyers Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meyers Jr is pressed up against the cage. Draco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers Jr down to the mat. Meyers Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Draco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyers Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draco misses with a leg kick.
Meyers Jr clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Meyers Jr to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Donny Meyers Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meyers Jr, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Meyers Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waitzel comes into the arena with Dimmu Borgir - Puritania blaring out of the sound system. Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by People are strange by The Doors . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Ward!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Waitzel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waitzel.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waitzel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward slips under a jab.
Waitzel misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a three punch combo that has Waitzel backing up. Waitzel nods at Ward to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waitzel.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waitzel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Waitzel scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waitzel lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Waitzel throws an overhand right that has Ward reeling! Waitzel follows up with more punches and Ward is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Waitzel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rellik Amaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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18
216 lbs
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213 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rellik Amaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Amaso is out on his feet! Liddell sets himself and nearly takes Amaso's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Marks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder cracks Marks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thunder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marks to stand back up!
It looks like Hugh Marks has been cut.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marks! Thunder dives in looking to finish! Marks is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Thunder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nerubian Assasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satomi comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys. Assasin has chosen DMX - Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Che Satomi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nerubian Assasin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assasin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Assasin - just one landing.
Satomi swings for the body but Assasin moves out of range.
Assasin just misses with a punch to the body.
Satomi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assasin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Assasin misses.
Satomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assasin.
Assasin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satomi.
Assasin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Satomi.
Satomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Assasin throws the left hand but Satomi avoids the punch easily.
Satomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Assasin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assasin circles away.
Satomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assasin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Satomi misses.
Satomi avoids the body shot from Assasin.
Satomi throws and low kick but Assasin moves out of range easily.
Assasin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Satomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assasin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assasin looks to throw the jab but Satomi is out of range.
Nerubian Assasin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assasin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assasin sizes up Satomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satomi darts in and clinches Assasin up against the cage.
Assasin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assasin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Assasin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assasin misses with a body shot
and Satomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nerubian Assasin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satomi avoids the body shot from Assasin.
Assasin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Satomi throws a shot to the body.
Satomi misses with a wild body shot.
Assasin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satomi throws out the jab.
Satomi throws a lazy head kick
and Assasin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assasin misses with a looping right.
Satomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assasin.
Assasin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assasin scores with a jab. Satomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Assasin misses with a hook. Satomi ducked under it nicely.
Satomi misses with a looping right.
Satomi is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin swats away the attempt to clinch by Satomi.
Assasin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Satomi is looking to wear down Assasin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Satomi shoots in for a double leg but Assasin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assasin.
Assasin misses with a body shot
and Satomi counters with a straight right hand.
Assasin misses with a hook. Satomi ducked under it nicely.
Satomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assasin.
Assasin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Assasin.
Satomi throws a push kick but Assasin slaps the foot to one side.
Assasin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assasin throws a jab when Satomi was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Assasin misses the target.
Assasin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Satomi momentarily.
Assasin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satomi.
Satomi slips under a jab.
Satomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assasin.
Satomi avoids the body shot from Assasin.
Satomi slips a straight right by Assasin.
Assasin looks to land a combination. Satomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Assasin misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assasin looks to score with a jab to the body but Satomi is just out of range.
Assasin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satomi throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerubian Assasin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Satomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Che Satomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assasin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assasin misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Assasin as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assasin. Satomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Satomi misses
and Assasin counters with a left to the body.
Assasin fails to land with a series of punches.
Satomi misses with a few strikes there.
Assasin thows a body shot but no joy.
Satomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assasin.
Assasin just misses with a punch to the body.
Assasin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Satomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assasin misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assasin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Assasin both land. Nice combination.
Assasin throws a series of punches but Satomi moves out of range.
Satomi throws a hook to the side of Assasin's head but Assasin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nerubian Assasin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assasin misses with a wild body shot.
Assasin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assasin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assasin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assasin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assasin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satomi.
Satomi throws an overhand right that lands on Assasin's shoulder, as Assasin tries to avoid the shot.
Assasin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Assasin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satomi.
Satomi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assasin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assasin just misses with a punch to the body.
Assasin jabs Satomi right on the nose. Satomi blinks but takes it well.
A nice combination there by Assasin.
Assasin falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Satomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Assasin ducks under a wild hook from Satomi.
Satomi moves away from the strike by Assasin.
Assasin thows a body shot but no joy.
Assasin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satomi ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Satomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Satomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assasin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin scores with a one two! Satomi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Assasin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Satomi misses with a low kick as Assasin jumps back.
Assasin just misses with a punch to the body.
Assasin takes a swing at Satomi's ribcage but misses.
Satomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assasin misses with a straight right.
Assasin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satomi ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Assasin looks to land a left hand but Satomi moved out of range nicely.
Satomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Assasin misses.
Assasin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Assasin misses its intended target.
Satomi misses with a low kick.
Assasin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assasin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satomi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Satomi tests Assasin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Satomi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assasin has time to react.
Satomi moves out of range as Assasin strikes.
Assasin looks to land a left hand but Satomi moved out of range nicely.
Assasin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Assasin duly obliges.
Assasin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Assasin counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerubian Assasin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Assasin throws a series of punches but Satomi moves out of range.
Assasin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assasin.
Assasin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Satomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Assasin throws a hook but Satomi avoids it easily.
Satomi closes the distance but Assasin moves to the side
and Satomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assasin. Satomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assasin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assasin throws a combination that misses
so Satomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Assasin keeping full guard, as Satomi tries to pass.
Satomi prevents Assasin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Satomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Assasin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assasin thuds his right hand into Satomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assasin just misses with a punch to the body.
Satomi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assasin misses the jab.
Satomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Satomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assasin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Satomi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Assasin's knee momentarily.
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.
Assasin missing with a left hand there. Satomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assasin thows a body shot but no joy.
Satomi shoots for a double leg takedown but Assasin sprawls well. He's pushed Satomi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Assasin cracks a nice hook into Satomi's ribs.
Assasin throws an overhand right that lands on Satomi's shoulder, as Satomi tries to avoid the shot.
Assasin moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Satomi.
Assasin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satomi.
Assasin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Satomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assasin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Satomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Assasin.
Satomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin lands a nice shot to the body.
Satomi throws a shot from downtown. Assasin moves away and avoids it.
Assasin misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Assasin misses.
Satomi misses with a double jab
and Assasin counters with a one-two to the body.
Satomi throws a leg kick which misses Assasin's front leg but catches the back leg as Assasin tries to avoid it.
Assasin thuds a left hand into Satomi's body.
Assasin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Satomi.
Assasin thows a body shot but no joy.
Assasin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satomi manages to avoid it.
Che Satomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Assasin both land. Nice combination.
Assasin missing with a left hand there. Satomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satomi blocks a jab.
Assasin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Satomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assasin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assasin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satomi.
Satomi slips a jab and a cross from Assasin.
Assasin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Assasin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satomi manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Assasin.
Assasin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satomi misses with a hook. Assasin ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nerubian Assasin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Assasin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nerubian Assasin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stien Riech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Marcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Riech might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escape. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
190 lbs
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20
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stien Riech!
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, Mondo Marcio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riech swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcio.
Riech throws a hook but Marcio avoids it easily.
Marcio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riech's calf.
Marcio throws a sloppy head kick and Riech moves out of range easily.
Marcio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcio wants to clinch.
Marcio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcio clinches up with Riech and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcio misses with an elbow over the top.
Marcio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marcio misses with a knee strike.
Marcio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riech takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marcio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riech tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcio has him pressed against the cage.
Marcio lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcio lands a nice uppercut.
Riech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riech fails to pull guard.
Marcio working Riech over with knees to the body.
Marcio lands a knee to the body.
Riech is breathing heavily.
Marcio scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcio is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcio.
Marcio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcio scores with a hook to the body.
Marcio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riech's face.
Marcio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marcio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Marcio.
Marcio with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcio.
Marcio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marcio lands a knee to the head.
Marcio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riech's defenses.
Marcio lands a hook that snaps the head of Riech backwards.
Marcio lands a damaging elbow.
Marcio lands a good knee to the midsection. Riech won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Marcio.
Marcio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riech manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marcio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riech lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marcio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riech lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marcio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riech tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcio avoids it.
Marcio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcio lands an elbow just above Riech 's eye.
Marcio presses Riech against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcio lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcio pushes Riech back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcio avoiding damage as Riech throws knees to the body.
Marcio lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Marcio on the inside.
Marcio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcio tries to stall but Riech uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riech takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcio trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riech wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stien Riech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcio missing with knees to the body.
Marcio lands an elbow just above Riech 's eye.
Marcio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riech has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riech tries to pull guard but Marcio won't allow it.
Marcio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riech tries to circle away but Marcio has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcio pushes off an throws an elbow but Riech leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riech is looking to control Marcio's arms but Marcio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riech has his back to the cage.
Riech tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Marcio.
Riech tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riech stalling in the clinch but Marcio improves position.
Marcio lands an elbow inside.
Marcio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Marcio.
Marcio lands an elbow that stopped Riech in his tracks for a moment.
Riech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcio smiles and moves away.
Riech shoots in for a takedown but Marcio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riech misses with a looping left.
Marcio tries to clinch but Riech is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riech throws a hook but Marcio blocks it.
Mondo Marcio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Marcio.
Marcio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marcio looks to land a left hand but Riech moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Marcio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcio misses with a body shot.
Marcio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riech moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcio.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marcio - that will leave a mark!
Riech fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riech misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riech connects with a looping right hand.
Marcio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riech manages to avoid it.
Riech misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcio throws a nice looking combination but Riech bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riech.
Marcio takes a swing at Riech's ribcage but misses.
Riech falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riech.
Riech swinging wildly here.
Riech throws a series of punches but Marcio moves out of range.
Marcio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riech counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marcio is breathing heavily.
Marcio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riech.
Marcio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riech takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcio throws a head kick that half lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marcio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Riech throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marcio counters with a left to the body.
Marcio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marcio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riech doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marcio misses.
A head kick misses from Marcio.
Marcio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcio tries to clinch up.
Riech shoots in for a takedown but Marcio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stien Riech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcio darts in and clinches Riech up against the cage.
Riech wants a takedown.
Marcio is leaning against Riech and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Marcio as the two fighters clinch.
Marcio scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcio landing knees to the head.
Marcio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Marcio.
Marcio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcio lands a damaging elbow.
Riech breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcio moves into the clinch.
Marcio scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riech has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riech throws an elbow but misses.
Marcio lands a good knee to the midsection. Riech won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riech.
Riech is trying to break the clinch but Marcio has him pressed against the cage.
Riech blocks an uppercut.
Riech avoids the elbow strike from Marcio, against the cage.
Riech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riech tries to pull guard but Marcio won't allow it.
Marcio lands an elbow inside that Riech shrugs off.
Marcio prevents Riech from breaking the clinch.
Marcio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marcio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riech working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcio misses with a punch to the body.
Riech is trying to force a seperation but Marcio has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riech wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riech can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Marcio.
Riech is trying to break free.
Mondo Marcio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marcio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riech trying to control the position but instead, Marcio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riech into the cage.
Marcio lands a knee to the head.
Marcio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riech has had enough of the clinch but Marcio keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riech is working for takedown but Marcio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riech is looking to control Marcio's arms but Marcio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riech has his back to the cage.
A short left from Marcio.
Riech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcio trying to land knees to the body.
Riech tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Marcio 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marcio slips a jab from Riech.
Marcio misses with a hook.
Marcio scoring well with a low kick there.
Riech scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Riech misses
and Marcio counters with a series of strikes. Riech will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riech connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marcio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riech.
Riech lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marcio at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Riech scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Riech lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marcio doesn't seem phased though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riech.
Stien Riech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riech takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riech throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riech fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mondo Marcio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcio works over Riech's head and body with a nice combination.
Marcio tests Riech's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riech thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcio is looking to clinch but Riech is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - Marcio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marcio throws a nice head kick!
Stien Riech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riech throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marcio counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! Marcio slams his shin into Riech's torso.
Marcio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcio throws a head kick that half lands.
Riech avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mondo Marcio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riech walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marcio.
Marcio connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcio slips a jab from Riech.
Marcio slips under a jab.
Riech looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcio is just out of range.
Riech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marcio counters with a thumping low kick.
Riech shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcio as he avoids it easily.
Marcio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riech, pushing him back against the cage.
Riech jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marcio walks away with a smile on his face. Riech gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stien Riech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcio lands with a hook. Riech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riech takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marcio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riech.
Marcio lands an overhand right.
Marcio moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcio landing knees to the body.
Marcio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riech will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marcio lands a knee to the body.
Riech takes an elbow to the temple.
Riech is working for takedown but Marcio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcio lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Marcio.
Marcio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riech in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marcio lands a nice elbow.
Marcio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riech's face.
Marcio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcio pushes Riech back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riech jumps guard.
Marcio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marcio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcio is stalling in the full guard.
Stien Riech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riech will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riech had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcio defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondo Marcio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcio 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondo Marcio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Things just arent the same. A fine choice. Henry Chinaski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chinaski doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Belfort - just one landing.
Chinaski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort dips to his left and cracks Chinaski with an uppercut!
Belfort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belfort, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chinaski throws a front kick aimed at Belfort's knee but Belfort avoids it well.
Belfort avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belfort.
A low kick from Chinaski is predictable there
and Belfort counters with a good low kick that Chinaski was not able to check.
Chinaski lands a right hook to the body.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Chinaski.
Belfort misses with a looping right.
Belfort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chinaski. Chinaski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chinaski is rocked!
Chinaski misses with a leg kick.
Chinaski is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Chinaski walks straight into a right hand from Belfort - that's dropped him! Belfort jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Chinaski from any more punishment! Chinaski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Forty Six & 2 . Jari Harrikari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Dance!
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, Jari Harrikari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Harrikari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dance 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.
Dance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dance won't allow Harrikari to sweep him here.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrikari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrikari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dance has managed to get both his arms back between Harrikari's legs - danger averted.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance distracts Harrikari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dance shoots for a takedown but Harrikari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrikari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrikari throws a leg kick that misses.
Dance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrikari.
Harrikari tries to clinch up but Dance circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrikari misses with a body kick.
Harrikari misses with a straight left.
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.
Nice shot by Harrikari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrikari. Dance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dance takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrikari is fending him off so far but Dance persists. Nope, Harrikari circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrikari throws out a loose jab but Dance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrikari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrikari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dance.
Harrikari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dance is out of range and Harrikari settles back down.
Harrikari is looking to clinch.
Dance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari tries to clinch up.
Harrikari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harrikari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dance if he has to take too many more of those.
Harrikari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrikari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrikari jabs Dance right on the nose. Dance blinks but takes it well.
Harrikari feints and then cracks Dance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dance down.
Harrikari throws a low kick but Dance avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari throws a jab but it's blocked by Dance.
Dance checks the leg kick.
Harrikari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dance is able to avoid easily.
Harrikari looks to score with a jab to the body but Dance is just out of range.
Harrikari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Harrikari misses.
Harrikari misses the shot to the body.
Harrikari moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
Harrikari tries a head kick but it misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari swings for the body but Dance moves out of range.
Dance drops his hands momentarily and Harrikari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dance shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dance was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dance looking to ground and pound but Harrikari is blocking nicely.
Dance scoring with strikes but Harrikari is staying in there.
Harrikari is working to get back to half guard.
Harrikari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dance breaks from Harrikari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harrikari holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dance tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dance scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harrikari?
Poor strikes thrown by Dance there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dance looking to land elbow strikes but Harrikari uses the position to regain half guard.
Dance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dance.
Dance is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harrikari regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrikari is not content to let Dance control the position.
Dance controlling the action here.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Harrikari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance is thwarting Harrikari's attempts to control the position.
That's eight 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.
Dance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrikari defending well though.
Dance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrikari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dance controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance is pressing down on Harrikari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrikari is holding on for now.
Dance working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Harrikari's thigh. Harrikari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dance trying to control but Harrikari is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrikari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrikari.
A head kick misses from Harrikari.
Harrikari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dance's sensitive parts.
A big right from Harrikari misses.
Harrikari scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrikari throws a sloppy head kick and Dance moves out of range easily.
Dance checks the leg kick.
Harrikari misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dance.
Jari Harrikari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrikari takes a swing at Dance's ribcage but misses.
Harrikari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrikari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrikari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harrikari is looking to chop away at Dance's legs.
Dance defending well as Harrikari loads up on a big left hand.
Harrikari ducks under a wild hook from Dance.
Dance looks for a takedown but Harrikari sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrikari tests Dance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrikari throws a leg kick
and Dance counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dance is nestled in close to Harrikari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dance wants to control but Harrikari is keeping him busy.
Dance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrikari controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dance postures up in Harrikari's guard and throws a big left but Harrikari blocks it.
Harrikari working a defensive guard here.
Dance throws and elbow that misses. Harrikari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dance's guard. Nice move by Harrikari!
Harrikari wants to control from the top but Dance keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrikari postures up in Dance's guard and throws a big left but Dance blocks it.
Dance throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Harrikari stopping the sweep attempt from Dance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harrikari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dance throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the body from Harrikari misses
and Dance counters with a takedown into side control.
Harrikari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dance working the body and head with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Harrikari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance is working Harrikari over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dance lands an elbow.
Dance scoring with punches from side control.
Dance 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.
Harrikari defending against the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harrikari to see if he's OK.
Harrikari is rocked!
Dance working the head with strikes.
Harrikari is still in real trouble! Can Dance finish him?
Dance working away.
Harrikari seems to have recovered his senses.
Dance creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrikari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrikari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dance off and has taken his back!
Dance rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Harrikari stands up from half guard.
Harrikari is breathing heavily.
Dance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrikari as he avoids it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari misses with a leg kick
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrikari keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dance chips away with some ground and pound.
Harrikari pulls Dance in close to prevent any damage.
Dance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dance is pushing down on Harrikari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrikari is fighting to maintain full guard but Dance has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harrikari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harrikari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dance moves into full mount! Harrikari won't be happy about that!
Dance throws some wild stikes that Harrikari manages to avoid easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance is landing with some decent strikes but Harrikari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Harrikari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dance punching from mount but Harrikari doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dance lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dance lands a big shot there that rocks Harrikari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dance tries to control but Harrikari wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Dance there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dance scores with a leg kick.
Dance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrikari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrikari.
Dance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrikari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari is pulling down on Dance's head to control his posture.
Dance trying to move into half guard but instead Harrikari has managed to sweep!
Harrikari wants to control from the top but Dance keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dance blocks a head kick by Harrikari.
Dance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrikari looks to throw the jab but Dance is out of range.
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.
Harrikari throws a sloppy body shot
and Dance counters with a single leg into guard. Harrikari didn't expect that.
Harrikari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dance passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harrikari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Who's going to make the next move?
Harrikari takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Harrikari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harrikari taking a bit of punishment here - Dance scoring with strikes.
Dance sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harrikari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harrikari dodges the ground and pound from Dance.
Dance is trying to ground and pound but Harrikari uses the momentary lack of control by Dance to regain half guard.
Harrikari won't allow Dance to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dance is keen to just control but Harrikari is a slippery customer.
Dance with the ground and pound but Harrikari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrikari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harrikari misses with the combination.
Harrikari throws a lazy right hand but Dance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrikari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dance.
Dance fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's six 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.
Harrikari moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
Harrikari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dance.
Dance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dance slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrikari is fending him off so far but Dance persists. Nope, Harrikari circles away and we're back to standing.
Dance closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrikari did well to prevent Dance getting side control.
Dance throws a strike but Harrikari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harrikari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrikari is keeping the position for now.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrikari has wrist control.
Dance 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrikari fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's eight 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.
Harrikari wants to clinch up but Dance keeps it at a distance.
Dance slips under a jab from Harrikari.
Jari Harrikari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrikari throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrikari misses with a body punch
and Dance counters with a takedown into side control.
Dance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrikari can do to turn this around?
Dance misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dance working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harrikari is not content to let Dance control the position.
Harrikari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dance asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance lands some shots froms side control.
Dance sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harrikari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harrikari avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dance.
Dance in side control, throwing shots but Harrikari defends.
Dance lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Harrikari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrikari is looking to chop away at Dance's legs.
A lazy body kick from Harrikari
and Dance counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrikari thinking.
Dance blocks a jab.
Harrikari wants to land a leg kick but Dance is out of range.
Dance feints and as Harrikari raises his hands in defense, Dance changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dance throws a strike but Harrikari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harrikari to regain full guard.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance postures up in Harrikari's guard and throws a big left but Harrikari blocks it.
Harrikari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Harrikari blocks nicely.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Harrikari pulls Dance in close to his closed guard and prevents Dance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
Bill Dance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrikari is trying to defend but Dance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrikari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari manages to get to full guard.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
Dance wants to control from the top but Harrikari keeps moving.
Dance stands up over Harrikari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dance wants to control from the top but Harrikari keeps moving.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Harrikari blocks nicely.
Harrikari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dance stays in close to Harrikari's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrikari. That's going to slow Dance down.
Harrikari scores with a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrikari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dance is able to avoid easily.
Harrikari throws a head kick that misses.
Dance ducks right into an uppercut from Harrikari.
Harrikari misses with a hook.
Dance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrikari misses with a straight right.
Harrikari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dance.
Harrikari scores with a nice body kick.
That's six 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.
Dance throws a leg kick but Harrikari checks it.
Harrikari tries to clinch but Dance moves out of range.
Harrikari misses the jab.
Dance steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrikari. That one must have hurt.
Harrikari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrikari missing with a left hand there. Dance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrikari moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari cracks the inside of Dance's front leg.
Dance connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harrikari. Harrikari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrikari throws a leg kick
and Dance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dance postures up in Harrikari's guard and throws a big left but Harrikari blocks it.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrikari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dance is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Harrikari blocks nicely.
Harrikari seems keen to control Dance's posture.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrikari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrikari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrikari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrikari is looking to land body kicks.
Dance misses with a looping right.
Dance fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrikari.
Dance takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dance throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrikari was covering up waiting for the punch and Dance finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrikari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance had his way with Jari Harrikari in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harrikari connects with a solid leg kick.
Dance dives in and grabs Harrikari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrikari pushes down on Dance's head and hops out.
Harrikari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrikari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrikari moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
Harrikari throws a leg kick
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrikari won't be happy with that.
Dance scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Dance seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dance trying to control the position but Harrikari is working away.
Dance postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dance sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harrikari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dance lands a nice forearm strike.
Harrikari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dance is looking to stall here but Harrikari recovers full guard.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrikari has wrist control.
Harrikari controlling the position.
Harrikari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dance.
Dance trying to control but Harrikari is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dance lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dance throwing strikes but missing.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Dance lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Harrikari misses
and Dance counters with a shoot takedown. Harrikari fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dance wants to pass the guard but Harrikari is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrikari is on top in guard.
Dance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrikari manages to get himself to full guard.
Harrikari has Dance pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance passes Harrikari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dance working the head and body with strikes.
Harrikari is looking to improve his position.
Dance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrikari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dance stalling.
Harrikari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six 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.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dance is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrikari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harrikari is doing well to control the position and prevent Dance from advancing to side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harrikari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dance counters with a single leg into guard. Harrikari didn't expect that.
Dance connects with a couple of short punches.
Jari Harrikari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harrikari keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
Harrikari working for a triangle but Dance defends it easily.
Dance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight 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.
Dance lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dance wants to control from the top but Harrikari keeps moving.
Harrikari is looking for a triangle here but Dance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dance creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrikari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harrikari some visible discomfort.
Dance wants to control but Harrikari is keeping him busy.
Harrikari takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dance in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Dance's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dance throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harrikari works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dance prevents Harrikari from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dance, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dance!
Bill Dance retains his welterweight title!
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