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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De La Cruz (ranked 4100 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Bobby Koma (ranked 181 p4p, 175 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Koma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Koma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koma gets tackled into the cage by De La Cruz. De La Cruz maintains the clinch.
De La Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koma uses from the top position.
Koma trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koma distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Koma got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koma has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koma manages to get himself to full guard.
De La Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Koma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Cruz's guard. Nice move by Koma!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De La Cruz has an active guard here but Koma has managed to pass into half guard.
Koma wants to take a breather but De La Cruz is having none of it.
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koma scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
De La Cruz wants to control but Koma is keeping busy.
De La Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koma has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
De La Cruz wants to control but Koma is having none of it.
Koma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Cruz taking shots to the head.
Koma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juan De La Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Koma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Koma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koma 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bobby Koma!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Bobby Koma!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bobby Koma!
Bobby Koma wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kysre Carter (ranked 4099 p4p, 4014 weight class) and Isaiah Kia (ranked 183 p4p, 173 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kysre Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaiah Kia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kia tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Kia shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kia shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Isaiah Kia has been cut.
Kia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kysre Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Kia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Kia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kia lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Kia sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kia.
Carter drives through with a takedown into Kia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Kia pulls Carter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carter, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kia trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kia is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kia tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Kia looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Kysre Carter.
I think Carter 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Kysre Carter!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kysre Carter!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kysre Carter!
Kysre Carter wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Freeman (ranked 4010 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Bellamy Miller (ranked 171 p4p, 180 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Percy Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bellamy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miller has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeman is looking for a takedown.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Freeman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Percy Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bellamy Miller.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman can't get the takedown.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Freeman fails to pull guard.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Freeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Miller shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller rushes Freeman and presses him up against the cage.
Miller pulls Freeman into guard.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller controlling Freeman's posture.
Miller has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller pushes Freeman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller is looking to slow Freeman down with leg kicks.
Percy Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellamy Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bellamy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bellamy Miller!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bellamy Miller!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bellamy Miller!
Bellamy Miller wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Benjamin (ranked 4006 p4p, 4097 weight class) and Jude Gianni (ranked 172 p4p, 182 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jude Gianni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gianni delivers a nice body kick.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Gianni is having none of it.
Gianni darts in looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets double underhooks and turns Gianni into the cage.
Benjamin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gianni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benjamin looking for a takedown.
Gianni decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gianni is on top in guard.
Gianni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gianni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benjamin's head.
Gianni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin has an active guard here but Gianni has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gianni seems content to control.
Benjamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gianni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gianni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benjamin won't allow Gianni to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benjamin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gianni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gianni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gianni controlling the pace for now.
Benjamin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gianni is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gianni controlling the position easily from mount.
Curtis Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jude Gianni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Gianni might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gianni 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jude Gianni!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jude Gianni!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jude Gianni!
Jude Gianni wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Nunez (ranked 4042 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Alexey Popov (ranked 177 p4p, 206 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexey Popov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez looks to land a combination. Popov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Alexey Popov has been cut.
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Nunez jumps guard but Popov stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nunez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popov avoids it really well and circles away.
Popov shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov is trying to pull guard but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Popov just leaning against Nunez, taking a breather.
Nunez lands a body punch.
Nunez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez is trying to break free.
Nunez wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nunez tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Popov with a poor takedown
and Nunez counters with a head kick.
Popov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunez tries to clinch but Popov is having none of it.
Popov feints the counter takedown.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Popov circles away easily
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking for a takedown.
Nunez is working Popov over against the cage.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Popov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Popov manages to get underhooks.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popov clinches up against the cage.
Popov successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov controlling Nunez's posture.
Nunez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Popov, up you get!
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 Gilbert Nunez.
I think Nunez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gilbert Nunez!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gilbert Nunez!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexey Popov!
Gilbert Nunez wins by split decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Berg (ranked 4032 p4p, 4041 weight class) and Don Katz (ranked 176 p4p, 178 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erling Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Katz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katz tries for a takedown but Berg circles away easily
and Berg counters with a one-two to the body.
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katz counters with a two punch combo.
Berg shoots for a takedown but Katz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katz closes the distance and clinches.
Berg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katz walks away with a smile on his face. Berg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erling Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Katz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berg after a bit of a struggle.
Katz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berg is trying to pull guard but Katz has him pressed against the cage.
Katz wants to take the fight to the mat but Berg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berg tries to pull guard but Katz holds him up against the cage and eventually Berg drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Katz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berg prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Katz missing with knees to the body.
Berg is trying to pull guard but Katz has him pressed against the cage.
Berg has Katz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Don Katz has been cut.
Berg manages to pull guard.
Berg tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Berg tries to score a body lock takedown but Katz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Katz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berg prevents it.
Katz tries a knee to the head but Berg blocks it.
Berg prevents Katz from breaking the clinch.
Berg successfully pulls guard.
Berg working for a triangle but Katz defends it easily.
Katz throws a strike but Berg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Erling Berg!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Erling Berg!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Erling Berg!
Erling Berg wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Newton (ranked 4005 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Chad Williams (ranked 205 p4p, 204 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newton's head.
 It looks like Luther Newton has been cut.
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Newton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Newton's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Newton.
Newton is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newton pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Chad Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luther Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newton 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Luther Newton!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Luther Newton!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Luther Newton!
Luther Newton wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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