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It's Alive! 4: Project Mayhem PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patt Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lindenmayer (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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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patt Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Lindenmayer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindenmayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindenmayer lands a head kick!
It looks like Patt Barry has been cut.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindenmayer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Barry stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lindenmayer follows into mount!
Barry is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barry takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lindenmayer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Lindenmayer!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafa Soares!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Soares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Soares sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Soares.
Soares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Soares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams drives through and clinches with Soares against the cage.
Williams pulls Soares into guard.
Soares is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soares wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams pushes Soares off and gets back to his feet.
Soares looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams advances position into side control!
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Soares is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Soares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Williams lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rafa Soares has been cut.
Williams scores with a takedown into Soares's guard.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Soares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soares manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Soares's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams stands up from Soares's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Soares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Soares pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams stands up.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Soares.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Soares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Soares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soares pinned against the cage. Soares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Soares wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soares defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Soares defends it well.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soares?
Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams wants to control the pace but Soares is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams get's back to his feet.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks for a takedown but Soares sprawls well.
Williams throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams stands up and waves to Soares to follow him.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Soares which made him look bad.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soares sprawls well. Soares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Soares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carl Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soares dives on top into guard.
Williams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soares won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Soares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares wants to clinch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Soares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Soares backing up. Soares nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Soares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soares's guard now.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Soares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soares manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Soares's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Soares to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Soares tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams feints and as Soares raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams cracks Soares with a solid left hand.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares.
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Soares is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Carl Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soares's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Soares looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carl Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Soares defends it well.
Rafa Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaspard Noulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspard Noulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noulin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kane sprawls well initially but Noulin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Noulin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noulin working over Kane with some ground and pound. Kane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Noulin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Kane wants to control but Noulin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noulin thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Noulin trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noulin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kane to the mat! Kane manages to get full guard.
Noulin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane wants to work for an arm triangle but Noulin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noulin defends it well.
Kane is looking for a kimura but Noulin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noulin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane looks gassed!
Kane is trying for a kimura here. Noulin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kane wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph T O Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Pin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Callahan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, More human than human - White Zombie. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph T O Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Pin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pin avoids the head kick by O Callahan.
Pin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Callahan throws a solid leg kick but Pin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Callahan.
Pin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Joseph T O Callahan has been cut.
Pin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Callahan is looking to clinch.
O Callahan tries to clinch but Pin is having none of it.
Pin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pin.
It looks like Randy Pin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pin throws a jab but it's blocked by O Callahan.
O Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pin misses with an uppercut. O Callahan saw that one coming.
Pin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan wants to clinch up but Pin keeps it at a distance.
Pin throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
O Callahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pin.
O Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Callahan's hands.
Randy Pin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pin misses with a wild body shot.
O Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pin.
O Callahan tries to clinch there but Pin circles away.
Pin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pin misses with a hook. O Callahan ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Callahan tries to clinch but Pin is having none of it.
Pin takes a swing at O Callahan's ribcage but misses.
O Callahan tries to clinch up but Pin circles away and keeps his distance.
Pin misses with a wild body shot.
Pin throws out a loose jab but O Callahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pin looks to score with a jab to the body but O Callahan is just out of range.
Pin throws a right and a left that O Callahan avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Pin.
Pin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Callahan rather than just go for the knockout.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Pin moves out of range easily.
Pin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Callahan backs up against the cage.
Pin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
O Callahan tries to clinch but Pin is having none of it.
Pin throws the left hand but O Callahan avoids the punch easily.
O Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pin misses with a double jab.
Pin throws a nice looking combination but O Callahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Callahan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pin.
Pin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan closes the distance and clinches.
O Callahan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pin's efforts to push away.
Pin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Callahan taking a breather.
O Callahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pin looks to score with a jab to the body but O Callahan is just out of range.
Pin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pin misses with an uppercut. O Callahan saw that one coming.
O Callahan slips a jab and a cross from Pin.
O Callahan tries to clinch up.
O Callahan throws a head kick but Pin moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pin thows a body shot but no joy.
O Callahan tries to clinch there but Pin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Pin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pin misses with a body shot.
Pin takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
Pin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Callahan moves away.
Randy Pin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Callahan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pin avoids the head kick by O Callahan.
Randy Pin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Callahan tries to clinch up but Pin circles away and keeps his distance.
O Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
O Callahan lands a head kick. Pin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Pin throws out a loose jab but O Callahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Callahan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pin.
O Callahan lands a head kick!
That has opened up Randy Pin's cut even more.
O Callahan moves out of range as Pin strikes.
Pin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pin thuds a left hand into O Callahan's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by O Callahan.
Pin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pin lands a left and a right that sends O Callahan crashing to the canvas! Pin dives into mount looking to finish!
O Callahan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pin tries to control but O Callahan wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now O Callahan is on top in guard.
Pin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pin is keeping the position for now.
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.
O Callahan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph T O Callahan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pin misses with a wild body shot.
O Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Callahan has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Callahan has Pin pressed against the cage, preventing Pin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from O Callahan.
O Callahan breaks from the clinch.
Pin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Callahan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pin swats away the attempt to clinch by O Callahan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan tries to clinch there but Pin circles away.
O Callahan is looking to clinch but Pin is avoiding it.
O Callahan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Callahan staying out of range there.
A head kick lands from O Callahan that sends Pin to the canvas. Pin tries to scramble back to his feet but O Callahan brings him back down into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pin manages to work his way to half guard, despite O Callahan's best efforts.
O Callahan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan tries to clinch up but Pin circles away and keeps his distance.
O Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Pin moves out of range easily.
Pin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pin throws a hook to the side of O Callahan's head but O Callahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pin throws a jab but it's blocked by O Callahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above Randy Pin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pin scores with a hook to the body. O Callahan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Callahan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pin.
O Callahan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pin.
Pin looks to throw a body kick
and O Callahan counters with a big head kick but Pin shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pin circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Callahan clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan manages to break the clinch.
O Callahan tries to clinch up.
Pin misses with a body punch
and O Callahan counters with a head kick. That will keep Pin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Randy Pin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pin scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph T O Callahan's cut is getting worse.
Pin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Callahan circles away quickly and effectively.
O Callahan throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Callahan tries to clinch but Pin moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Callahan tries to clinch up but Pin circles away and keeps his distance.
O Callahan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pin lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph T O Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Callahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph T O Callahan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Fire Cadenza. Peter Petkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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139 lbs
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104 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petkov misses the shot to the body.
Petkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Petkov.
Petkov throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Peter Petkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petkov is rocked!
Fernandez swings for the body but Petkov moves out of range.
Fernandez lands with a hook. Petkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Petkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petkov shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernandez misses with a straight right.
Petkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernandez.
Petkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernandez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petkov throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Petkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez digs a good body shot into Petkov's ribs.
Fernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Petkov.
Petkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandez.
Petkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petkov thinking.
Fernandez looks to throw the jab but Petkov is out of range.
Petkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkov misses with a double jab.
Petkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petkov misses the target.
Petkov looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Petkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandez misses with a body shot
and Petkov counters with a single leg into guard. Fernandez didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petkov stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Petkov wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Fernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petkov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Petkov trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is trying to keep Petkov in close.
Petkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fernandez's guard.
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.
Petkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernandez won't allow Petkov to pass to mount.
Fernandez wants to control but Petkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is trying to stand up here but Petkov is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut. Petkov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Petkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petkov throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petkov.
Petkov tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petkov.
Petkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez moves away from the strike by Petkov.
Petkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Petkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez moves away.
Petkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Petkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov throws a series of punches but Fernandez avoids them all with ease.
Petkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Petkov misses with a hook to the body
letting Fernandez counter with a right hand.
Fernandez blocks a jab.
Petkov ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a looping right.
Petkov throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Petkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Petkov misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Petkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petkov. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Petkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petkov with a poor takedown
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petkov avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Pedro Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Petkov. That snapped Fernandez's head back.
Petkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petkov throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petkov.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Petkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petkov tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
enabling Fernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Petkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petkov.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petkov misses with a double jab.
Fernandez with a nice cross.
Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petkov.
Petkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedro Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petkov.
Fernandez throws a body punch but Petkov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petkov misses with a wild combination.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Petkov misses.
Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petkov.
Petkov with a poor takedown
and Fernandez counters with a left right combination that sends Petkov crashing to the mat - Fernandez wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Petkov out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fernandez!
Pedro Fernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jones III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones III's entrance music is Like a g6. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Jones III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Sementtikeuhko.
Jones III shoots in looking for a takedown. Sementtikeuhko tries to sprawl out of it but Jones III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sementtikeuhko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones III shoots in but Sementtikeuhko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sementtikeuhko feints and then cracks Jones III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones III down.
Jones III keeps the fight on the outside.
Sementtikeuhko tries to clinch but Jones III moves out of range.
Sementtikeuhko loads up on a big right hand but Jones III slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sementtikeuhko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sementtikeuhko lands with a kick to the temple. Jones III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sementtikeuhko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sementtikeuhko throws a head kick but Jones III moves out of range.
Jones III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sementtikeuhko throws a leg kick which misses Jones III's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones III tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko cracks the inside of Jones III's front leg.
Sementtikeuhko stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones III. Jones III gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sementtikeuhko.
A swing and a miss from Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko moves in looking to clinch but Jones III pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko moves in looking to clinch but Jones III pushes him off.
Sementtikeuhko clinches with his opponent.
Sementtikeuhko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Jones III has been cut.
Sementtikeuhko misses with an elbow over the top.
Sementtikeuhko throws an elbow but it misses.
Sementtikeuhko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sementtikeuhko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sementtikeuhko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sementtikeuhko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones III's defenses.
Sementtikeuhko gets underhooks to prevent Jones III's takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sementtikeuhko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones III's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko lands a damaging elbow.
Jones III dodges an elbow strike from Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko lands an elbow that stopped Jones III in his tracks for a moment.
Jones III avoids a wild elbow strike from Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones III wants a takedown but no success here.
Sementtikeuhko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matt Jones III's cut is getting worse.
Sementtikeuhko lands an elbow inside that Jones III shrugs off.
Jones III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sementtikeuhko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones III is breathing heavily.
Sementtikeuhko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sementtikeuhko.
Jones III takes an elbow to the temple.
Sementtikeuhko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sementtikeuhko lands an elbow inside that Jones III shrugs off.
Sementtikeuhko lands an elbow that stopped Jones III in his tracks for a moment.
Sementtikeuhko lands an elbow inside that Jones III shrugs off.
Matt Jones III's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones III tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sementtikeuhko lands a damaging elbow.
Sementtikeuhko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones III's defenses.
Sementtikeuhko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones III is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sementtikeuhko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Jones III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Matt Jones III's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sementtikeuhko lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Jones III's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sementtikeuhko lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones III avoids the head kick by Sementtikeuhko.
Jones III seems to have got his legs back now.
Sementtikeuhko misses with a head kick.
Sementtikeuhko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sementtikeuhko dips to his left and cracks Jones III with an uppercut!
Jones III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sementtikeuhko defends it nicely.
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sementtikeuhko defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko lands a front kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones III. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sementtikeuhko. Sementtikeuhko obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sementtikeuhko. Jones III shrugs it off though.
Sementtikeuhko is looking to clinch.
Sementtikeuhko scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sementtikeuhko throws a leg kick which misses Jones III's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones III tries to avoid it.
Sementtikeuhko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sementtikeuhko lands a big head kick that sends Jones III tumbling to the mat! Sementtikeuhko takes a step backwards and waves Jones III back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sementtikeuhko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones III moves forwards but Sementtikeuhko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sementtikeuhko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sementtikeuhko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sementtikeuhko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sementtikeuhko delivers a nice body kick.
Sementtikeuhko misses with an uppercut. Jones III saw that one coming.
Sementtikeuhko lands a lovely overhand right.
Sementtikeuhko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sementtikeuhko. That's going to slow Jones III down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sementtikeuhko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones III's sensitive parts.
Sementtikeuhko wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sementtikeuhko!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sementtikeuhko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Jones III's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sementtikeuhko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones III. That did some damage!
Sementtikeuhko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sementtikeuhko tries to clinch there but Jones III circles away.
Jones III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sementtikeuhko.
Sementtikeuhko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sementtikeuhko throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones III.
Sementtikeuhko throws a body punch but Jones III moves out of range.
Jones III slips a straight right by Sementtikeuhko.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones III blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones III.
Sementtikeuhko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sementtikeuhko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones III will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sementtikeuhko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sementtikeuhko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sementtikeuhko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sementtikeuhko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sementtikeuhko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones III's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko throws a leg kick which misses Jones III's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones III tries to avoid it.
Jones III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sementtikeuhko throws out the jab.
Sementtikeuhko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sementtikeuhko is looking to clinch.
Sementtikeuhko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sementtikeuhko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones III's calf.
Matt Jones III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sementtikeuhko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sementtikeuhko throws a leg kick which misses Jones III's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones III tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sementtikeuhko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sementtikeuhko wants to clinch.
Sementtikeuhko tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sementtikeuhko throws a hook to the side of Jones III's head but Jones III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones III keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sementtikeuhko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ReinharDt Sementtikeuhko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Lukens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Lukens scoring well with a low kick there.
Lukens pushes Pramuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens breaks from the clinch.
Pramuk throws a leg kick
and Lukens counters by clinching up.
Lukens has picked Pramuk up - he's going for a ride! Lukens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens tries to pass to full mount but Pramuk defends it.
Lukens throwing shots but Pramuk is blocking nicely.
Lukens stops Pramuk from getting back to his feet.
Lukens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lukens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pramuk is just riding it out for now. Lukens eventually gives up the hold.
Pramuk is looking to escape.
Lukens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pramuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lukens.
Lukens is trying to control the action in half guard but Pramuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pramuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pramuk is trying to stand.
Pramuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lukens stops Pramuk from getting back to his feet.
Pramuk looks gassed!
Lukens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pramuk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pramuk pushes Lukens off looking to stand but Lukens dives back in and keeps control.
Lukens is nestled in close to Pramuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lukens wants to work for an arm triangle but Pramuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens is looking for a kimura here.
Pramuk tries to kick Lukens off but Lukens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pramuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lukens is looking to take a break and control but Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukens works his way into side control.
Lukens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lukens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lukens slows the pace down.
Lukens scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens landing a few strikes.
Lukens grinds an elbow into Pramuk's temple.
Lukens is working Pramuk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pramuk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lukens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lukens has an Americana. Pramuk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lukens is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lukens hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lenny Lukens!
Lenny Lukens retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Gerald Watson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
207 lbs
9 - 0 - 1 |
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25
223 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syvyyspommi gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syvyyspommi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Syvyyspommi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syvyyspommi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syvyyspommi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Syvyyspommi avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerald Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syvyyspommi takes the fight into the clinch.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Syvyyspommi, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but misses.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gerald Watson has been cut.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow that misses.
Syvyyspommi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syvyyspommi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Syvyyspommi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson blocks the elbow strike.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Syvyyspommi is controlling the position.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow over the top.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Syvyyspommi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow that misses.
Syvyyspommi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Watson pulls Syvyyspommi into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syvyyspommi controls the pace.
Syvyyspommi postures up.
Watson pulls Syvyyspommi in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Syvyyspommi wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syvyyspommi controls the pace.
Syvyyspommi is fighting to break Watson's control of his arms but Watson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to sweep here but Syvyyspommi controlling him for the moment.
Syvyyspommi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Syvyyspommi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Syvyyspommi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Watson manages to get to full guard.
Watson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syvyyspommi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Syvyyspommi.
Watson looks for the body kick but Syvyyspommi saw that one coming.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Watson misses.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Syvyyspommi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Syvyyspommi instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Syvyyspommi avoids it.
Syvyyspommi lands a damaging elbow.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syvyyspommi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Syvyyspommi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Syvyyspommi, against the cage.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow strike.
Watson is trying to force a seperation but Syvyyspommi has the dominant position.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Syvyyspommi moved away.
Syvyyspommi moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Syvyyspommi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syvyyspommi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syvyyspommi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syvyyspommi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syvyyspommi moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Syvyyspommi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syvyyspommi throws a head kick that misses.
Watson is looking to wear down Syvyyspommi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decent striking displayed by Watson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Syvyyspommi, against the cage.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Syvyyspommi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Syvyyspommi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow over the top.
Watson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syvyyspommi is defending well for now.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Syvyyspommi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Syvyyspommi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to pull guard.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syvyyspommi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syvyyspommi is looking to clinch.
Syvyyspommi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Syvyyspommi throws a head kick that misses.
Syvyyspommi tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syvyyspommi moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Syvyyspommi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syvyyspommi doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syvyyspommi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
Syvyyspommi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Syvyyspommi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syvyyspommi tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syvyyspommi throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Syvyyspommi moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Watson shoots in but Syvyyspommi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Syvyyspommi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Syvyyspommi counters with a stiff right hand.
Syvyyspommi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Syvyyspommi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watson wants to control but Syvyyspommi is keeping him busy.
Syvyyspommi trying to control here.
Syvyyspommi moves into full guard.
Gerald Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Syvyyspommi blocks nicely.
Syvyyspommi seems keen to control Watson's posture.
Watson trying to control but Syvyyspommi is working from the bottom.
Watson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Syvyyspommi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watson holds on and takes a little breather.
Syvyyspommi wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson wants to sweep here but Syvyyspommi controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syvyyspommi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Ware's knee but Ware avoids it well.
Ware scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Ware's front leg but catches the back leg as Ware tries to avoid it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ware shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Ware.
Ware sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ware is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws a push kick but Ware slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware misses with a two punch combination.
Ware throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Ware moved away.
Ware checks a low kick from Smith.
Ware throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ware avoids it.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
Ware stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Ware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Ware shrugs it off though.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ware throws a body kick the misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Ware was not able to check.
Ware looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ware napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the action but Ware is working from the bottom.
Smith is really struggling to control Ware but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ware taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ware has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Ware.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Ware is controlling the position.
Ware trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
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.
Ware has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ware's attempts to control the action.
Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith thumps Ware with a low kick.
Ware lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Ware moved away.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith lands a front kick.
Ware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ware throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Ware tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Ware's torso.
Smith throws a push kick but Ware slaps the foot to one side.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ware avoids it.
Ware throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ware's calf.
Ware has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ware.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ware.
Ware swinging wildly here.
Ware misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ware finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a push kick but Ware slaps the foot to one side.
Ware misses with the body kick
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
Ware will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
CoCo Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ware thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ware misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to slow Ware down with leg kicks.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Ware in the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ware's half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Ware trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the action but Ware is working from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ware defending well though.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Ware trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ware tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Ware is not content to let Smith control the position.
Ware regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ware checks a low kick from Smith.
Ware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Ware misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ware is lucky that one didn't land flush.
CoCo Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Ware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ware is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ware is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ware controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ware regains half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ware defends it well.
Ware keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ware is on top in guard.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ware has passed into side control.
Smith tries to buck Ware off but Ware is having none of it.
Ware tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ware controls the position from side control.
Smith is trying to control Ware's posture but Ware avoids it.
Ware advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Smith!
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