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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silky Slapyaface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silky Slapyaface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nottingham!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nottingham checks a leg kick.
Nottingham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slapyaface tries to avoid it but Nottingham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slapyaface to the ground. Slapyaface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slapyaface misses with a body kick.
Nottingham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slapyaface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nottingham trying to control but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slapyaface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slapyaface wants to sweep here but Nottingham controlling him for the moment.
Slapyaface keeping moving, preventing Nottingham from controlling successfully.
Slapyaface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nottingham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slapyaface's head.
Nottingham ducks under a wild hook from Slapyaface.
Silky Slapyaface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slapyaface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nottingham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slapyaface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slapyaface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nottingham stopping the sweep attempt from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface working for submissions but it's allowed Nottingham to get to half guard.
Slapyaface tries to get to full guard but Nottingham has control of the leg.
Nottingham trying to control the action but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
Nottingham is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface loads up on a big right hand but Nottingham slips the punch.
Slapyaface looks to score with a jab to the body but Nottingham is just out of range.
Nottingham blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nottingham checks a leg kick.
Nottingham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nottingham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slapyaface is looking for a sweep. Nottingham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slapyaface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nottingham.
Nottingham wants to pass to mount but Slapyaface is defending the position.
Slapyaface tries to get to full guard but Nottingham has control of the leg.
Nottingham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Slapyaface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nottingham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nottingham moves away from the strike by Slapyaface.
Slapyaface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nottingham.
Nottingham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nottingham blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Slapyaface misses the target.
Slapyaface fails to land with a series of punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Slapyaface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slapyaface misses with a straight left.
Nottingham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slapyaface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silky Slapyaface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Nottingham.
Slapyaface looks to land a left hand but Nottingham moved out of range nicely.
Nottingham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nottingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Slapyaface is retaining full guard.
Nottingham looks gassed!
Slapyaface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nottingham defends it easily.
Slapyaface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nottingham looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nottingham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nottingham stopping the sweep attempt from Slapyaface.
Nottingham is looking to work some ground and pound but Slapyaface has wrist control.
Nottingham postures up in Slapyaface's guard and throws a big left but Slapyaface blocks it.
Nottingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Slapyaface is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nottingham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slapyaface keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nottingham moves out of range as Slapyaface strikes.
Slapyaface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nottingham shoots in and bounces Slapyaface off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nottingham postures up in Slapyaface's guard and throws a big left but Slapyaface blocks it.
Nottingham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slapyaface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slapyaface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nottingham lands a couple of digs.
Nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slapyaface looking for a guillotine here but Nottingham defends easily.
Nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nottingham throwing strikes from guard but Slapyaface blocks nicely.
Slapyaface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nottingham is one step ahead there.
Nottingham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slapyaface is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nottingham defends it easily.
Slapyaface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slapyaface looking for a sweep. Not yet Slapyaface, not yet.
Nottingham wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nottingham just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Nottingham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Slapyaface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silky Slapyaface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slapyaface misses with a hook.
Nottingham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slapyaface!
Slapyaface wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Slapyaface turns into Nottingham and is now in his guard.
Nottingham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nottingham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slapyaface scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nottingham manages to mount him!
A nice elbow there by Nottingham.
Slapyaface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham controlling from mount.
Nottingham looking to control but Slapyaface is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nottingham prevents Slapyaface from getting the reversal.
Nottingham controlling from the full mount.
Slapyaface wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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.
Nottingham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nottingham avoiding Slapyaface 's attempts to control his hands.
Nottingham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nottingham is trying to stick to Slapyaface's back but Slapyaface is turning into Nottingham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nottingham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slapyaface.
Slapyaface trying to control the position from guard on top but Nottingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nottingham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface pushing down on Nottingham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slapyaface trying to control the pace.
Slapyaface is thwarting Nottingham's attempts to control the position.
Slapyaface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nottingham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slapyaface.
Slapyaface prevents Nottingham from improving his position.
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.
Slapyaface trying to pass the guard but Nottingham defending well.
Nottingham is pressing down on Slapyaface's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nottingham keeping full guard, as Slapyaface tries to pass.
Nottingham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slapyaface manages to get himself to full guard.
Nottingham wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.
Slapyaface looking for a sweep. Not yet Slapyaface, not yet.
Slapyaface keeping moving, preventing Nottingham from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nottingham wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.
Nottingham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nottingham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slapyaface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slapyaface looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nottingham has picked Slapyaface up and slammed him! Slapyaface can't keep hold of the triangle and Nottingham manages to pass to side control!
Nottingham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slapyaface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nottingham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nottingham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nottingham. Slapyaface does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's six 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.
Nottingham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nottingham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nottingham trying to control the action but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
Slapyaface is looking to improve his position.
Nottingham is trying to control the action in half guard but Slapyaface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nottingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slapyaface manages to get to full guard.
Nottingham being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nottingham defends it easily.
Nottingham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slapyaface working a defensive guard but Nottingham passes into half guard.
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.
Slapyaface is trying to get back to full guard.
Slapyaface trying to control from the bottom.
Nottingham wants to pass to mount but Slapyaface is defending the position.
Nottingham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silky Slapyaface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slapyaface throws a front kick aimed at Nottingham's knee but Nottingham avoids it well.
Nottingham shoots in but Slapyaface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slapyaface 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 Nottingham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nottingham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slapyaface sizes up Nottingham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nottingham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slapyaface pinned against the cage. Slapyaface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slapyaface throws out the jab.
Nottingham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slapyaface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nottingham somewhat.
Silky Slapyaface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Nottingham.
Nottingham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nottingham's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nottingham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slapyaface swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nottingham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daniel Nottingham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nottingham wants to take a breather but Slapyaface is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Nottingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nottingham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 18:20
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 18:20
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Nottingham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between RAEKWON ILLMATIC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Tester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ILLMATIC comes to the ring accompanied by Raekwon Incarcerated Scarfaces. RAEKWON ILLMATIC could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Imma Tester's chin.
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165 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RAEKWON ILLMATIC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imma Tester!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ILLMATIC decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tester wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ILLMATIC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tester is defending against the submission attempts here by ILLMATIC.
Tester wants to get back to his feet.
ILLMATIC controlling the pace.
ILLMATIC is looking for a kimura here.
Tester tries to kick ILLMATIC off but ILLMATIC keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tester is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from ILLMATIC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ILLMATIC works his way into full mount!
Tester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ILLMATIC. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tester wants to get back to his feet.
ILLMATIC throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tester has his hands clasped together but ILLMATIC breaks the hold and Tester is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by ILLMATIC!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RAEKWON ILLMATIC!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Gass is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudi Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Gass!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Gass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machado jumps guard but Gass stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gass shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gass wanted to stand there but Machado had control of the position.
Gass controlling from the top position.
Gass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gass wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Gass wants to get up but he can't break Machado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gass wanted to stand there but Machado had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Gass is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado tries for a takedown but Gass circles away easily
and Gass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gass forces Machado back against the ropes and clinches.
Gass can't break the clinch.
Gass jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Gass wants to stand but Machado is controlling the position.
Gass pushes Machado off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado tries for a takedown but Gass circles away easily
and Gass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gass is looking to land body kicks.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gass counters with a leg kick.
That's six 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.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Gass.
Donk. Gass catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Machado shoots and misses
and Gass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gass just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gass swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Gass is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gass counters with a leg kick.
Machado tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado shoots and misses
and Gass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Gass is going to stand back up.
Gass tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gass is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Gass seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Gass dominated that round.
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!
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Gass counters with a leg kick.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gass finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gass throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the ropes.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gass's efforts to push away.
Gass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gass wants the takedown. Machado is fighting it off but Gass persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machado's guard against the ropes.
Machado trying to control the position.
Gass wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gass throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Gass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machado escapes and throws Gass's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gass wants to control but Machado postures up.
Machado trying to control the position but Gass is working away.
Machado in the domination position with Gass hanging on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gass struggling a bit here.
Gass is not content to let Machado control the position.
Gass wants to control but Machado postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gass is not content to let Machado control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gass shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gass showed some decent athleticism there.
Gass is breathing heavily.
Gass wants to stand up but Machado has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gass is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Gass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado trying to control but Gass postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gass wants to stand up but Machado manages to regain full guard.
Machado is trying to control the position but Gass postures up.
Gass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gass wants to stand and escape but instead Machado has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gass moves into the clinch.
Machado keeps control of Gass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gass won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Gass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Gass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado stops Gass from standing up.
Machado trying to control but Gass is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Gass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gass 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 17:20
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 17:20
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 17:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gass!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matty schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matty schmidt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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20
147 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matty schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
schmidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
schmidt wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
schmidt tries to clinch up but Stanley circles away and keeps his distance.
schmidt misses the jab.
schmidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a nice body shot.
schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanley scores with a three punch combo!
schmidt looks to clinch
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
schmidt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanley finish him?
schmidt looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Stanley feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending schmidt crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Stanley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Training Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Wisco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner misses with a wild body shot.
Wisco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partner shoots in for a takedown but Wisco shows good takedown defense.
Partner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wisco did well to prevent Partner getting side control.
Partner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Partner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wisco looking for submissions off his back.
Partner is controlling the pace.
Partner wants to control but Wisco is keeping him busy.
Partner not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Wisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Partner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partner moves into the clinch successfully.
Partner is pressed up against the ropes. Wisco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Partner down to the mat. Partner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Partner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wisco throws a wild body kick that Partner sees coming a mile off.
Matt Wisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wisco to the mat! Wisco manages to get full guard.
Wisco being controlled here, momentarily.
Wisco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wisco breaks from Partner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Partner wants to hold on but Wisco pushes him away.
Partner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wisco on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wisco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Partner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Partner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Partner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wisco wants to control but Partner is keeping busy.
Wisco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Partner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wisco looks gassed!
Wisco is not going to allow Partner to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisco is hanging on to Partner's back as he tries to escape.
Partner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wisco gets his way!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Partner is trying to break free.
Wisco is trying to stick to Partner's back but Partner is turning into Wisco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wisco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Partner.
Partner prevents Wisco from getting back to his feet.
Partner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Partner looking to pass the guard.
Partner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Partner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Partner prevents Wisco from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Partner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partner controlling the action here.
That's six 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.
Partner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Wisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Partner slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wisco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Partner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Partner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wisco for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Partner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Partner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Partner trying to control but Wisco is working from the bottom.
Partner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Wisco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Partner throws and low kick but Wisco moves out of range easily.
Wisco scores with a punch to the head.
Partner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Partner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Partner controlling from mount.
Wisco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Partner controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wisco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Partner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wisco!
Partner controlling the position easily from mount.
Wisco wants to hold on but Partner pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Training Partner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Partner shoots for a takedown but Wisco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Partner shoots in for a double leg but Wisco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partner blocks a head kick by Wisco.
Partner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Partner lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wisco working for a triangle but Partner defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wisco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partner passes Wisco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Partner is controlling the pace.
Training Partner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Wisco throws a right and a left that Partner avoids nicely.
Wisco misses with a body kick.
Training Partner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wisco but Wisco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Training Partner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partner shoots for a double leg takedown but Wisco sprawls well. He's pushed Partner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Partner circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Wisco lands but Partner takes it in his stride.
Partner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wisco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wisco trying to control the position.
Wisco wants to stand up but Partner is controlling him.
Wisco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partner is aware though and is defending well.
Partner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Partner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Partner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wisco is fending him off so far but Partner persists. Nope, Wisco circles away and we're back to standing.
Wisco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Partner backs up against the ropes.
Partner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wisco leaves Partner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Partner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wisco throws a body kick that misses.
Partner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Partner has double underhooks.
Wisco avoiding damage as Partner throws knees to the body.
Wisco wants a takedown.
Partner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wisco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wisco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wisco is trying to escape the mount.
Partner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Partner prevents Wisco from getting the reversal.
Partner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Partner with good strikes from the mount here!
Partner looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Training Partner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Partner feints and as Wisco raises his hands in defense, Partner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Partner controlling from the top position.
Partner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wisco is keeping the position for now.
Wisco has his foot on Partner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partner works his way back into a safe position though.
Partner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wisco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Partner controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Training Partner.
Partner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wisco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wisco is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Training Partner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 20:18
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Training Partner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruk Ma Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claymore comes into the arena with Blow Me Away blaring out of the sound system. Ma Kali has chosen ONLY FEAR OF DEATH as his entrance music. 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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21
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
213 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Claymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kruk Ma Kali!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claymore misses with a few strikes there.
Claymore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ma Kali looks to land a combination but Claymore avoids it well.
Kruk Ma Kali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ma Kali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Claymore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kruk Ma Kali has been cut.
Claymore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ma Kali throws a hook but Claymore blocks it.
Ma Kali throws a hook but Claymore avoids it easily.
Ma Kali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Claymore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ma Kali sprawling to the canvas! Ma Kali rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Claymore finish him?!
Ma Kali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Claymore engages and cracks Ma Kali with a massive lead left hook - Ma Kali tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Claymore is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Claymore!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pimp C. Skrypture, C$krilla ft. Bun B & The Isleys - One Day. 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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20
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
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, Phil Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones cracks the inside of Rogers's front leg.
Rogers looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws and low kick but Rogers moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Phil Rogers has been cut.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jones and Rogers falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is one day like this. This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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177 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ovechkin or perhaps it was just good defense by O Leary which made him look bad.
O Leary looks to land a combination but Ovechkin avoids it well.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but O Leary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovechkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Leary is fending him off so far but Ovechkin persists. Nope, O Leary circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy O Leary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Jab by O Leary.
Ovechkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from O Leary. That one must have hurt.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Ovechkin misses with a hook. O Leary ducked under it nicely.
Ovechkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ovechkin is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Ovechkin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Leary misses with a series of wild punches.
O Leary drops Ovechkin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ovechkin! O Leary dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Paddy O Leary!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is In The Morning. A fine choice. Barkas has chosen Civil war as his entrance music. Hannibal Barkas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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224 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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186 cm
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224 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith 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.
Barkas throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hannibal Barkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Barkas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith slips a jab from Barkas.
Barkas blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Hannibal Barkas has been cut.
Smith 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.
Barkas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Barkas rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barkas tries to tie him up.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barkas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Barkas keeps him there for the moment.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkas drops Smith with a nice combination! Barkas dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Barkas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barkas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barkas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barkas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkas looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Barkas.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Barkas misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkas.
Smith digs a right hand into Barkas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barkas's gas tank.
Barkas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith pushes Barkas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barkas just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barkas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith is trying to drag Barkas to the mat but Barkas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Barkas throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkas has double underhooks.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkas or not.
Barkas lands a body shot.
Barkas lands with a left to the head.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkas is pressed up against the ropes. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barkas down to the mat. Barkas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barkas misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barkas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to control Barkas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Barkas is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Barkas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith tries to roll over but Barkas keeps him under control.
Barkas controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkas is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Barkas stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barkas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to control.
Barkas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barkas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkas just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Barkas down.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkas's head.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkas's sensitive parts.
Barkas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Barkas moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Barkas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barkas looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Barkas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkas blocks the body kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkas throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and Barkas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkas throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Barkas shrugs it off.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Barkas moves out of range easily.
Barkas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barkas avoids it.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Barkas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barkas doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Barkas is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Barkas throws a head kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barkas avoids it.
Barkas throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Smith.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Barkas looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith cracks Barkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkas missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Barkas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Barkas shrugs it off though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barkas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkas misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Barkas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Barkas avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith punishes Barkas's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barkas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barkas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Barkas avoids the head kick by Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Barkas shrugs it off.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Barkas.
Hannibal Barkas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Barkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkas should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkas in his tracks.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith keeps Barkas at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Barkas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith jabs at Barkas's body.
Smith is looking to slow Barkas down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Barkas misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Barkas was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Barkas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barkas will feel that in the morning.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkas takes a step back to recover.
Mike Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith tests Barkas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith digs a good hook to Barkas's body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Barkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkas tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Barkas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that Barkas semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkas misses with a double jab
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith punishes Barkas's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barkas's head.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Smith lands but Barkas takes it in his stride.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkas lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
A big right from Barkas misses.
Barkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barkas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Barkas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Barkas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Barkas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkas.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Barkas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Barkas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barkas's calf.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tests Barkas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Barkas's knee but Barkas avoids it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barkas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Barkas shrugs it off though.
Barkas tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barkas moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith moves out of range as Barkas strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Barkas moves out of range.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkas can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Barkas moves out of range easily.
Smith stuns Barkas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Barkas moved away.
Barkas clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a push kick but Barkas slaps the foot to one side.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Barkas.
Smith cracks the inside of Barkas's front leg.
Barkas misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Barkas throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkas if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!
Barkas throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith misses with a body kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Barkas there.
Barkas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barkas at a distance.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Barkas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith lands a head kick!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Barkas moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Barkas moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Barkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkas tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a push kick but Barkas slaps the foot to one side.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barkas with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barkas.
A head kick by Barkas misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Barkas down.
Barkas takes one to the side of the head.
Barkas blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barkas to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Barkas's side.
Barkas scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Barkas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barkas is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Barkas shrugs it off though.
Barkas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Barkas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Barkas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Barkas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Barkas.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Barkas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Barkas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Barkas with an uppercut!
Barkas moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkas misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tests Barkas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barkas misses with a wild combination.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Barkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkas tries to avoid it.
Barkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkas tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barkas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith feints and then cracks Barkas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barkas down.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Barkas tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Barkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkas tries to avoid it.
Barkas is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Barkas.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barkas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkas.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barkas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith cracks Barkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barkas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkas thinking.
Barkas blocks a head kick by Smith.
Barkas tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barkas misses with an uppercut.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barkas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith cracks Barkas with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barkas.
Smith throws a head kick that Barkas semi-blocks.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkas tries to clinch up.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barkas's calf.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Barkas with an uppercut!
Barkas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Barkas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Barkas blocks a head kick by Smith.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Barkas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Barkas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Barkas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkas. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Barkas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Barkas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barkas avoids the head kick by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Barkas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Barkas shrugs it off.
Barkas dodges the punch combination from Smith.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barkas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith cracks the inside of Barkas's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Barkas down.
Barkas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Barkas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Barkas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barkas tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barkas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith lands a head kick!
Barkas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Barkas shrugs it off.
Barkas blocks the body kick.
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barkas tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Barkas lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith cracks Barkas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkas avoids the head kick by Smith.
Barkas avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Barkas getting side control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkas on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Barkas.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkas.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkas manages to get himself to full guard.
Barkas pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barkas has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal Barkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkas wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith stands and steps away. Barkas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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