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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by You Fight Me by Breaking Benjamin. John Blasko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blasko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blasko drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin shoots in but Blasko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blasko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blasko lands in his opponent's guard.
Blasko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blasko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blasko trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blasko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blasko!
Blasko is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin looking to control but Blasko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blasko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin looking to finish with strikes here!
Blasko can't escape the position.
Griffin looking to control but Blasko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blasko is now in Griffin's guard. A big mistake from Griffin there, giving up the dominant position!
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
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.
Blasko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blasko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blasko trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blasko is controlling him.
Blasko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blasko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blasko looking to pass the guard.
Blasko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blasko dives into side control.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping his opponent close.
Griffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blasko cracks Griffin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blasko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blasko is chipping away with strikes.
Blasko cracks Griffin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blasko tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Blasko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blasko moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Blasko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blasko passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blasko throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
Blasko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Blasko trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blasko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin with a poor takedown
and Blasko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blasko.
Blasko lands a couple of elbows.
Blasko stops Griffin from standing up.
Blasko trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but Blasko is having none of it.
Blasko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Blasko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Blasko is controlling him
Blasko trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Blasko is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blasko.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blasko moves into the clinch.
That's two 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blasko.
Griffin works on Blasko's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blasko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blasko passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blasko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blasko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to roll over but Blasko keeps him under control.
Blasko working the head and body with strikes.
Blasko is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blasko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Blasko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blasko prevents Griffin from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Blasko is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blasko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Blasko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blasko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is striking from the bottom but Blasko uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Griffin trying to hold on to Blasko's head to control him but Blasko postures up.
Blasko stands up from half guard.
Griffin stalks Blasko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blasko's face. Blasko staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blasko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blasko scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Blasko moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Blasko counters with a takedown into side control.
Blasko grinds an elbow into Griffin's temple.
Blasko is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin tries to buck Blasko off but Blasko is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blasko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Griffin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Griffin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blasko avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
Blasko looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blasko prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Blasko with a couple of short strikes.
Griffin tries to hold on but Blasko postures up.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Blasko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blasko working the ground and pound effectively.
Griffin is trying to escape the mount.
Blasko is landing with some decent strikes but Griffin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blasko throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Blasko breaks the hold and Griffin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Blasko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Blasko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodriguez's choice of entrance music: Anxiety. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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269 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hansson throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Hansson circles away.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansson misses with a few strikes there.
Hansson drops Rodriguez with a right and a left! Hansson comes rushing in but Rodriguez regains his composure and manages to keep Hansson in guard.
It looks like Eddie Rodriguez has been cut.
Hansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansson wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansson, not yet.
Hansson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Hansson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hansson wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Hansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hansson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Hansson postures up.
Rodriguez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez wants to control but Hansson is having none of it.
Hansson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Hansson fails to pull guard.
Hansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasse Hansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansson tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Rodriguez.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hansson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hansson won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez kicks Hansson off and gets to his feet.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Hansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasse Hansson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Hansson's head but Hansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansson cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Hansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Hansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez has Hansson pushed against the cage.
Hansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Hansson's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Hansson fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansson backwards.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Hansson 's eye.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasse Hansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Hansson circles away.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansson's defenses.
Hansson trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hansson into the cage.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansson backwards.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodriguez taking a breather.
Hansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a series of strikes that have Hansson backpedaling.
Hansson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansson prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Hansson is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Hansson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez pushes Hansson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Hansson's takedown attempt.
Hansson fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Hansson looking to stall.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Hansson is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez clinches.
Hansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into Hansson's guard.
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Hansson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Hansson's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Hansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansson's gas tank.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hansson fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Hansson shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Hansson.
Hansson shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasse Hansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriguez.
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansson checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez clinches up with Hansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hansson.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Hansson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Hansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasse Hansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Hansson with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasse Hansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez clinches up with Hansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Hansson is trying to trip Rodriguez. He has hold of a leg but Rodriguez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansson trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Hansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis has chosen When I'm Gone as his entrance music. Drandt Bavis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bavis misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy misses with the combination.
No luck for Bavis with that takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Bavis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy throws a head kick but Bavis moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Bavis lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Bavis misses with a double jab.
Bavis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drandt Bavis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bavis misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Bavis.
Bavis scores with a leg kick.
Bavis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bavis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Bavis misses with a few strikes there.
Bavis throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bavis.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bavis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drandt Bavis.
Bavis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bavis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Bavis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bavis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Bavis fails with the takedown.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bavis cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Bavis there.
Bavis tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Bavis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bavis.
Bavis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bavis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Bavis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy takes one on the button.
David Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Bavis slams his shin into Murphy's torso.
Bavis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bavis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bavis scores with a head kick.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bavis. Bavis obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bavis tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bavis!
Murphy is rocked!
Bavis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Murphy - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drandt Bavis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maurice's choice of entrance music: Doce Discipulos. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Maurice!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maurice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Maurice.
Maurice shoots in and bounces Belfort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maurice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort pushes Maurice off and gets back to his feet.
Maurice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belfort has an active guard here but Maurice has managed to pass into half guard.
Maurice moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice gets to mount! Belfort was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maurice with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Ryan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Belfort tries to improve his position but instead Maurice has taken his back!
Belfort tries to escape but Maurice has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maurice lands punches and elbows.
Belfort is rocked!
Maurice lands strikes from the back and Belfort isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Maurice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Born Ready. Anthony Lusion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lusion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lusion closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks manages to pull guard.
Lusion drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Lusion off! Lusion jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Lusion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lusion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lusion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lusion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brooks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lusion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lusion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lusion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lusion drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Lusion off! Lusion jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lusion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusion drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Lusion lands a knee to the head.
Lusion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lusion pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lusion throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Lusion tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lusion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion blocks a jab.
Lusion wants to clinch.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lusion tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lusion to the ground. Lusion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lusion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Lusion. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Lusion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lusion moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion lands with a short shot to the head.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lusion prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lusion.
Lusion pulls guard effortlessly.
Lusion is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Brooks frees his head nicely. Oh but Lusion has switched to an armbar! Brooks is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Lusion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cain wants to get back to his feet.
Cain is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Cain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Black is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black slips a nice elbow through Cain's hands, connecting with Cain's forehead.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Cain is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cain avoid being mounted?
Cain wants to get back to his feet.
Cain wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Cain is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cain tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black wants to clinch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Rufus Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black avoids the body shot from Cain.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Cain looks gassed!
Black throws a wild body kick that Cain sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cain tries to clinch up.
Black with a jab.
Cain walks into a jab.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Cain throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
Black tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Cain has him pressed against the cage.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black wants to break free but Cain has control.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Rufus Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Cain.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Cain keeps him there for the moment.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Cain has double underhooks.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Cain has double underhooks.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Cain keeps him there for the moment.
Black is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black is trying to break free.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Cain has double underhooks.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cain misses with the combination.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Black.
A big right from Cain misses.
A big right from Cain misses.
Cain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Black pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Cain's knee but Cain avoids it well.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Cain avoids it.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Cain blocks a head kick by Black.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black staying out of range there.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain thuds his right hand into Black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain blocks a head kick by Black.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cain!
A combination from Cain does no damage.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain cracks Black with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cain.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black lands an overhand right.
A shot to de liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Black looks for the body kick but Cain saw that one coming.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Black.
A right-left combo lands from Cain.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
Black misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cain tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Cain controlling the position easily from mount.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Cain's attempts to control the action.
Cain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cain looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Adam Cain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black lands a nice hook to Cain's body. Cain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rufus Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black is looking to wear down Cain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cain rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Black wants to break free but Cain has control.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Cain keeps him there for the moment.
Cain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Black is trying to keep an underhook but Cain manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain prevents Black from improving his position.
Cain is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cain trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Cain stands up from half guard.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Black tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cain clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cain scores with a nice right hand.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Cain.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Cain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black is looking to improve his position but Cain isn't that keen on the idea.
Cain tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain controlling the pace for now.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Cain's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Cain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Adam Cain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Cain does no damage.
Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain checks a leg kick.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cain.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cain scores with a body shot.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cain.
Black misses with a head kick.
Cain throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Cain dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Black misses with a head kick.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Cain fails to land the takedown.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Cain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rufus Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Cain.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain blocks a head kick by Black.
Cain scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cain 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Cain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dersu Uzala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Eckhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eckhoff has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. Chris Eckhoff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dersu Uzala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Eckhoff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzala gets the takedown into side control.
Uzala wants to control but Eckhoff is keeping him busy.
Eckhoff wants to get back to his feet but Uzala drags him back down.
Uzala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eckhoff sneaks back into half guard.
Uzala seems to be looking for submissions.
Eckhoff is not content to let Uzala control the position.
Uzala is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eckhoff has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckhoff defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Eckhoff looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Uzala is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eckhoff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Uzala is breathing heavily.
Uzala throwing sloppy strikes.
Eckhoff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eckhoff tries to buck Uzala off but he can't manage it.
Uzala prevents Eckhoff from getting the reversal.
Uzala avoids the attempt from Eckhoff to control.
Uzala has hold of Eckhoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eckhoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eckhoff is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eckhoff is looking to escape.
Eckhoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uzala forces the positional change into back control.
Uzala looking for the choke from the back.
Eckhoff trying to get back to his feet but Uzala is in full control for now.
Uzala looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eckhoff wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzala lands shots from the back.
Uzala looking for the choke but no joy.
Uzala working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Uzala struggling to keep hold of the position.
Eckhoff breaks Uzala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Uzala looking for a guillotine here but Eckhoff defends easily.
Eckhoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eckhoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uzala is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eckhoff cracks Uzala with a solid left hand.
Uzala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uzala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eckhoff escapes and throws Uzala's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Uzala is looking for a sweep.
Eckhoff working away.
Eckhoff decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dersu Uzala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eckhoff tries to clinch there but Uzala circles away.
Uzala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eckhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzala moves into full guard.
Uzala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eckhoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uzala is proving hard to escape from.
Eckhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uzala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eckhoff is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Uzala.
Eckhoff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Uzala to his feet.
Eckhoff clinches up with Uzala and pushes him back against the cage.
Eckhoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eckhoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eckhoff clinches up with Uzala and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eckhoff is keeping busy.
Eckhoff breaks from the clinch.
Eckhoff wants to clinch
and Uzala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eckhoff won't be happy with that.
Uzala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uzala with the ground and pound but Eckhoff regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dersu Uzala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eckhoff manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckhoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzala is one step ahead there.
Uzala passes Eckhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uzala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eckhoff is trying to stand.
Uzala wants to work for an arm triangle but Eckhoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eckhoff is trying to stand up here but Uzala is controlling him well.
Eckhoff throws a strike from the bottom but Uzala passes into side control!
Eckhoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Uzala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eckhoff throwing strikes from guard but Uzala blocks nicely.
Uzala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzala looking for a sweep. Not yet Uzala, not yet.
Uzala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eckhoff wants to pass the guard but Uzala is keeping the position.
Eckhoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzala is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dersu Uzala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uzala looks for a takedown but Eckhoff sprawls well.
Eckhoff misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckhoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eckhoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uzala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eckhoff's guard.
Uzala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eckhoff wants to get back to his feet but Uzala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uzala stands and throws Eckhoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uzala tries for a kimura but Eckhoff is defending well.
Eckhoff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Uzala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckhoff tries to escape but Uzala is in control.
Uzala advances to full mount.
Eckhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uzala quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Uzala but it's paid off an Eckhoff is forced to tap! Nice work by Uzala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dersu Uzala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fairfax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Richard Fairfax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for a takedown but Fairfax sprawls well.
Fairfax swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fairfax.
Richard Fairfax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairfax misses with a body kick.
Fairfax doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Fairfax wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Fairfax throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Fairfax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairfax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairfax lands a nice elbow.
Fairfax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Fairfax.
Fairfax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairfax prevents it.
Fairfax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairfax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairfax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairfax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairfax misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Fairfax.
Smith avoiding damage as Fairfax throws knees to the body.
Fairfax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairfax.
Fairfax looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith wants to break free but Fairfax has control.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairfax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Smith.
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.
Fairfax is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairfax down to the mat. Fairfax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairfax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairfax moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairfax swivels and escapes.
Fairfax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fairfax's guard.
Fairfax has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairfax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith looks gassed!
Fairfax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairfax trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fairfax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairfax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fairfax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Fairfax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairfax throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Fairfax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairfax tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Fairfax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fairfax throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairfax wants to clinch.
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.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Fairfax.
Fairfax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairfax slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairfax looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairfax but Fairfax pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairfax tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fairfax punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Fairfax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fairfax.
Fairfax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairfax creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairfax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fairfax misses with an elbow strike.
Fairfax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairfax gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairfax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fairfax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Fairfax presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairfax gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairfax.
Fairfax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairfax misses with an elbow strike.
Fairfax lands a body punch.
Fairfax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairfax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Fairfax crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairfax.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fairfax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairfax is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairfax misses with a knee to the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Fairfax.
Fairfax tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Fairfax is struggling to control the position.
Fairfax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairfax misses with an elbow strike.
Fairfax tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairfax working aggressively here.
Fairfax can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith has Fairfax pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fairfax tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Fairfax's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Fairfax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fairfax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairfax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairfax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Fairfax controlling him for the moment.
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.
Fairfax postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Fairfax postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Fairfax swinging wilding here.
Fairfax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Jose Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairfax tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
A lazy left from Fairfax finds it's target.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fairfax dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairfax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairfax throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairfax swivels and escapes.
Fairfax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Fairfax throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Fairfax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairfax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairfax tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairfax stuffs the takedown.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairfax.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairfax. Fairfax obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairfax circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairfax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairfax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairfax.
Fairfax's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fairfax lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Fairfax is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Smith.
Fairfax landing knees to the body.
Fairfax tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairfax digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairfax.
Fairfax just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Fairfax tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairfax.
Fairfax avoiding damage.
Fairfax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairfax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairfax lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fairfax.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fairfax for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairfax working aggressively here.
Fairfax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fairfax lands a left hand.
Fairfax with a knee to the head.
Fairfax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Fairfax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairfax tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Fairfax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries for a takedown but Fairfax manages to get underhooks.
Fairfax tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Fairfax can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Fairfax controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairfax tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairfax.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairfax trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairfax just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Fairfax misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fairfax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fairfax.
Fairfax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Fairfax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairfax 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Fairfax!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Santerini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santerini comes to the cage accompanied by "Bodies" Drowning Pool. Rick Santerini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Santerini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Watson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sam Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini is having none of it.
Santerini scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson is trying to keep Santerini in close.
Santerini could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santerini throwing strikes but missing.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santerini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santerini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santerini postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Santerini stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santerini working the body and head with strikes.
Santerini tries for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Santerini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santerini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Santerini.
Watson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santerini is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santerini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Watson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santerini but great work by Watson.
Santerini is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Santerini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Watson stands up.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini is having none of it.
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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini is having none of it.
Santerini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santerini moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson clinches but Santerini breaks the clinch
and Santerini counters with a single leg into guard. Watson didn't expect that.
Watson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Santerini keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santerini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Santerini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Santerini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Watson wants to clinch but Santerini slips to the side
and Santerini counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Watson!
Watson just holding on.
Santerini is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Watson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Watson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Watson is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sam Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini moves out of range.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini is having none of it.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santerini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson wants to clinch
and Santerini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santerini is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Watson pulls Santerini in close to prevent any damage.
Santerini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santerini!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watson tries to control but Santerini wriggling 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.
Santerini throwing hammer fists to the chest of Watson. What's that going to do exactly?
Rick Santerini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Santerini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Watson is looking to clinch but Santerini is avoiding it.
Santerini throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Santerini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Santerini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santerini drops his hands momentarily and Watson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Santerini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson cracks Santerini with an uppercut from hell and Santerini crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Watson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Rick Santerini has been cut.
Watson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santerini is looking for a triangle here but Watson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Watson stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson tries to clinch but Santerini moves out of range.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Santerini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watson's guard.
Watson kicks Santerini off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson punishes Santerini's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson clinches but Santerini breaks the clinch
and Santerini counters with an inside leg kick.
Watson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Santerini pushes him off.
Santerini swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santerini swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Santerini circles away.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santerini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santerini counters by clinching up.
Rick Santerini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Watson closes the distance but Santerini moves to the side
and Santerini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santerini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Watson wants to break free but Santerini has control.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Santerini has him pressed against the cage.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Santerini keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sam Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santerini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santerini prevents Watson from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santerini 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Santerini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crowe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Crowe.
Crowe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Daniel Lewis has been cut.
A hook to the body from Crowe.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe lands with a left to the head.
Crowe misses with a knee strike.
Crowe presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowe connects with a single shot there.
Crowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowe digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Crowe lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crowe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe breaks from the clinch.
Crowe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crowe misses with the combination.
Lewis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crowe darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Crowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowe lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Crowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
Lewis is rocked!
Crowe misses with some punches.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Crowe misses with a knee strike.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Crowe sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Crowe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
A short uppercut from Crowe.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe breaks from the clinch.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lewis duly obliges.
It looks like Raymond Crowe has been cut.
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe digs a good body shot into Lewis's ribs.
A shot to de liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crowe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crowe digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crowe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crowe.
A knee to the head by Crowe.
Crowe lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crowe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lewis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Crowe on the inside.
A body shot lands from Crowe.
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!
Crowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Crowe has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Crowe breaks the clinch.
Crowe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Crowe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crowe lands a right hand.
Lewis avoiding damage as Crowe throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Crowe.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike.
Crowe lands a big right hand that drops Lewis! The killer instinct kicks in and Crowe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Crowe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Crowe!
Raymond Crowe is the new heavyweight champion!
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