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TFC 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes into the arena with Black Betty blaring out of the sound system. Kenny Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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271 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salcedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Powers was covering up waiting for the punch and Salcedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Salcedo from controlling successfully.
Salcedo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salcedo forces his way into half guard.
Salcedo wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Salcedo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salcedo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powers wants to improve his position but Salcedo is controlling well.
Powers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Salcedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salcedo uses his free foot to push down on Powers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to reverse the position but Salcedo maintains control.
Salcedo lands a big elbow.
Salcedo looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Salcedo breaks from Powers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Salcedo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Powers throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Salcedo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kenny Powers's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salcedo on the ground.
Salcedo lands a nice shot to the head.
Jeez, Kenny Powers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Powers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Salcedo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OJ Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Calavar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is Ja Rule feat. Fat Joe & Jadakiss - New York. A fine choice. OJ Black has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Calavar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavar misses with the combination.
Calavar lands a nice shot to the body.
Calavar looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like OJ Black has been cut.
Calavar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calavar lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calavar misses with a two punch combination.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
OJ Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Calavar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Calavar sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Calavar.
Calavar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calavar misses with a two punch combination.
Calavar throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Calavar sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calavar misses with the combination.
Calavar punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calavar lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Calavar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Black looks to land a right hand but Calavar moved out of range.
Calavar connects with a crisp jab.
OJ Black's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Calavar misses.
Calavar throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Calavar.
Calavar lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into rage.
OJ Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Black dodges the punch combination from Calavar.
Calavar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calavar misses with a series of wild punches.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Calavar tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calavar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calavar pinned against the cage. Calavar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jimmy Calavar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calavar tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavar lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into rage.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Calavar.
Black looks for a takedown but Calavar sprawls well.
Calavar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calavar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeez, OJ Black's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Calavar lands with a shot to the body.
Calavar throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Calavar scores with a four punch combination!
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calavar sprawls well. Calavar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Calavar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at OJ Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Calavar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mistry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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232 lbs
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247 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Powers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
A big head kick from Powers and Mistry is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Kieran Mistry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mistry will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mistry trying to strike off his back.
Mistry trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Mistry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Mistry landing with the ground and pound.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mistry is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mistry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mistry is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mistry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powers pushes Mistry off and gets back to his feet.
Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Powers is pushing Mistry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Powers finds it's way through Mistry's defenses.
Mistry thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers drives through and clinches with Mistry against the cage.
Mistry is working for takedown but Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Mistry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mistry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mistry showed some decent athleticism there.
Powers trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mistry lands strikes from half guard.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Mistry is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mistry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mistry prevents Powers from improving his position.
Powers pushes Mistry off looking to stand but Mistry dives back in and keeps control.
Powers is staying active underneath Mistry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Mistry slips a nice elbow through Powers's hands, connecting with Powers's forehead.
Mistry is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Mistry is controlling him well.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mistry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mistry working Powers over with strikes.
Mistry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.
Powers is staying active underneath Mistry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mistry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Mistry is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mistry gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers tries to clinch up.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mistry misses with a takedown
and Powers moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mistry tries for a takedown but Powers manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Powers.
Kieran Mistry's cut is getting worse.
Mistry has Powers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Powers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
That's time! Mistry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mistry shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mistry shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Mistry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Mistry tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mistry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mistry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Mistry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mistry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mistry pinned against the cage. Mistry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers darts in and clinches Mistry up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powers.
Mistry wants a takedown.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Mistry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matt Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mistry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Powers is trying to defend but Mistry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mistry working over Powers with some ground and pound. Powers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry working over Powers with some ground and pound. Powers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mistry is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mistry throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Powers is looking to escape.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mistry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mistry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mistry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mistry with a poor takedown
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Powers.
Powers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mistry is trying to keep an underhook but Powers manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mistry is looking to improve his position.
Kieran Mistry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers thows a huge punch but Mistry dodges it nicely.
Mistry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mistry landing strikes from the bottom.
Powers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mistry controls his leg.
Powers is thwarting Mistry's attempts to control the position.
Mistry missing with punches from the bottom.
Powers wants to stand but Mistry has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers is looking to clinch but Mistry is avoiding 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.
Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mistry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mistry throws a head punch that misses.
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mistry scores a takedown into full mount!
Powers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mistry looking to finish Powers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Powers!
Mistry with shots to the head and body - Powers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powers blocking the ground and pound.
Powers is bucking up trying to escape but Mistry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mistry scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mistry working Powers over with strikes here.
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 Kieran Mistry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Powers moves in looking to clinch but Mistry pushes him off.
Mistry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mistry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
Mistry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mistry working the ground and pound from side control.
Mistry scoring with punches from side control.
Mistry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mistry prevents Powers from escaping the position.
Mistry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mistry throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
Mistry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powers pushes Mistry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mistry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Powers tries to bench press Mistry off him but Mistry keeps the position.
Mistry throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
Powers is trying to buck Mistry off.
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mistry looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mistry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mistry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Powers!
Mistry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powers is looking to escape.
Mistry scoring with strikes but Powers is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry controlling the pace for now.
Mistry lands a big elbow.
Mistry working the ground and pound effectively.
Mistry lands a big elbow.
Mistry is landing with some decent strikes but Powers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Powers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mistry working Powers over with strikes here.
Mistry has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powers's face.
Mistry scoring with strikes but Powers is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powers and Mistry has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Powers can't do much from the bottom here.
Powers is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mistry working the ground and pound.
Powers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mistry is controlling him well.
Mistry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mistry wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but Mistry drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mistry is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mistry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mistry scoring with punches from side control.
Mistry lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mistry working the ground and pound.
Mistry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mistry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mistry 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 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Want to Conquer the World by Bad Religion. Wallace has chosen Who shot Ya? as his entrance music. Marcus Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Wallace getting side control.
Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace working Jackson over with strikes.
Wallace is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wallace trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is in close to Wallace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace looks gassed!
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controls the position from side control.
Wallace trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Jackson sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Jackson trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallace is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wallace wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Wallace is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Jackson wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wallace scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Wallace is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Wallace blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
Wallace controlling from mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wallace. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Wallace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wallace breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wallace landing shots from mount.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Wallace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Chris Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wallace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Jackson breaks Wallace's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wallace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Wallace keeps control of the position.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Wallace gets his hands free.
Wallace tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Wallace avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Wallace doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots and misses
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
Wallace working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Wallace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcus Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard.
Wallace is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
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.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Marcus Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Chris Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Wallace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Carson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bag swivels and escapes.
Bag throws a series of punches but Carson moves out of range.
Bag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bag wants to control but Carson postures up.
Carson tries for a kimura but Bag is defending well.
Bag is trying to control Carson's posture but Carson avoids it.
Bag is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bag keeps working.
Bag is trying to get back to half guard.
Carson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carson tries for a kimura but Bag is defending well.
Bag manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carson's best efforts.
Bag trying to control here.
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.
Bag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carsonis looking to pass into half guard but Bag pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bag is in guard.
Bag not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bag is looking to stand up but Carson won't let him.
Carson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bag is now in half guard.
Carson wants to control but Bag is keeping busy.
Bag tries to pass to full mount but Carson defends it.
Bag has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carson defend it? Bag steps over the head and cranks it - Carson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dee Bag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Siro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Briggs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pekka Siro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Siro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siro feints and then cracks Briggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Briggs down.
Siro throws a head kick that misses.
Siro throws and low kick but Briggs moves out of range easily.
Siro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Briggs's head.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Siro.
Briggs moves out of range of the body kick from Siro.
Siro throws the kick towards the body but Briggs avoids it.
Pekka Siro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Briggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Siro which made him look bad.
Briggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Siro should have avoided that one.
Siro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekka Siro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siro throws the kick towards the body but Briggs avoids it.
Siro scores with a leg kick.
Siro throws a front kick aimed at Briggs's knee but Briggs avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Siro.
Briggs looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siro scores with a push kick.
Siro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Briggs's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Siro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Briggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Briggs's sensitive parts.
Siro misses with a body shot.
Briggs takes one to the chin there.
Siro throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Siro.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt - Siro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Siro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Briggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Briggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Siro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Briggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Siro - the referee stops the clock and Briggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Siro. Briggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Siro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Siro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siro tries a head kick but it misses.
Siro tries a head kick but it misses.
Siro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Briggs checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Siro lands but Briggs takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siro.
A thudding body kick lands there by Siro!
Siro misses with a head kick.
Siro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Siro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Siro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Siro sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Briggs to the ground! Siro dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.
Siro controlling the pace for now.
Siro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briggs can do to turn this around?
Siro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siro controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Siro trying to control but Briggs is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pekka Siro just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Briggs throws a shot from downtown. Siro moves away and avoids it.
Siro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Siro tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Siro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siro throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs moves out of range easily.
Siro throws a head kick that misses.
Briggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Siro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Briggs.
Siro throws a low kick but Briggs avoids it.
Briggs missing with a left hand there. Siro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
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.
Siro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Siro thows a leg kick but Briggs checks it
and Briggs counters with a single leg into guard. Siro didn't expect that.
Briggs won't allow Siro to sweep him here.
Briggs thows a big elbow that misses.
Briggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siro is on top in guard.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
Briggs trying to control the position here.
Siro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Siro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jax Briggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Siro misses.
Some wild striking there from Siro.
Siro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Briggs checks the leg kick.
Siro throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Siro throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siro throws a leg kick which misses Briggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Briggs tries to avoid it.
Briggs checks a leg kick.
Briggs avoids the head kick by Siro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siro misses with a double jab
and Briggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siro misses with a head kick.
Briggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Siro is keeping the position.
Briggs thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to control but Siro is working from the bottom.
Briggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Briggs!
Siro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to reverse the position but Siro maintains control.
Siro wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely.
Briggs wants to control but Siro is having none of it.
Briggs gets back to half guard.
Jax Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Briggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siro is one step ahead there.
Briggs seems keen to control Siro's posture.
Pekka Siro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siro trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Briggs.
I think Siro 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Siro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I WILL BE HEARD. Banks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saul Williams-Black Stacey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Son!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks dives in and grabs Son's left leg, looking for a takedown. Son pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Son.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Son is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Son sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Son is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Son circles away and we're back to standing.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Son misses.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Son rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Son tries a knee to the head but Banks blocks it.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Son lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banks looking for a takedown.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Son has managed to free his arm - good work.
Son preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Son is trying to stand back up but Banks is controlling him
Son keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Son dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Son wants to clinch.
Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Son manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banks won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to stand up but Son won't let him.
Son looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Son is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Son 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.
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Son is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Son circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Son wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Son manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banks has Son in his guard.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Son is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.
Son postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son gets to his feet - Banks follows without any prompting.
Son tries to clinch up.
Son has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Son - that landed with a thud.
Banks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Son pressing his opponent against the cage.
Son missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Son - that landed with a thud.
Son working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Son presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Son working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Daniel Son will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Son is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Son moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Son is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Son's waist but Son gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Daniel Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks gets a takedown into half guard.
Son controlling the position for now.
Son punching from the bottom.
Son keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Son defends the submission attempt.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Son is looking to escape.
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
Son gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Son throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Banks won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
Banks passes Son's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks seems to be looking for submissions.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Son reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard.
Son got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Son has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Son landing some decent shots from guard.
Son passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Banks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Son pulls his head out easily.
Son working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Son decides to return to a standing position.
Son lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Son.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Son did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Son's waist but Son gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks fails with the takedown.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Son tries to clinch up.
Banks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Son to the mat! Son manages to get full guard.
Son lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Son looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Son is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Son manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Son's guard.
Banks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banks 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Son.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son has his hands on Banks's head, controlling the position.
Son working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Son lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Son is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Son will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks shoots for a takedown but Son saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Son doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Son fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two 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.
Son tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Son wants to clinch.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son wants to clinch.
Andre Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.
Son is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banks's back!
Son has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daniel Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Son 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Son!
Daniel Son retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Country boy can survive blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Ballantine both land. Nice combination.
Ballantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Ballantine throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Ballantine shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Ballantine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ballantine misses with a body shot.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballantine.
Hughes slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballantine wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ballantine is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Ballantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballantine won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Ballantine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Ballantine's head.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ballantine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ballantine wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Ballantine won't allow it.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballantine defending well though.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes prevents Ballantine from improving his position.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballantine defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Ballantine is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ballantine avoid being mounted?
Ballantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Ballantine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballantine tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballantine takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Ballantine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballantine swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ballantine throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Ballantine.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Ballantine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ballantine.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Ballantine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ballantine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballantine throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Ballantine throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Hughes defending well as Ballantine loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Ballantine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantine cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ballantine clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Ballantine.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Ballantine.
Hughes moves forwards but Ballantine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ballantine stuffs the takedown.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses the shot to the body.
Ballantine throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballantine.
Ballantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Ballantine throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Ballantine sprawls well.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Ballantine shows good takedown defense.
Hughes drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes throws a strike but Ballantine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Ballantine tries to pass.
Ballantine stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballantine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ballantine prevents Hughes from improving his position.
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.
Hughes striking from half guard on the bottom.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Ballantine blocks the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes is pressing down on Ballantine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ballantine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Ballantine from controlling successfully.
Ballantine content to stall in guard here.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ballantine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Wayne Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballantine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne Ballantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballantine tries to score with a low kick but Hughes moves his leg out of the way.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballantine has time to react.
Ballantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Ballantine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Ballantine moved out of range nicely.
Ballantine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ballantine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne Ballantine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballantine misses the target.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine staying out of range there.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballantine throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ballantine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballantine's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballantine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballantine keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ballantine's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes won't allow Ballantine to get back to his feet.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballantine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Ballantine.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ballantine did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ballantine is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Ballantine manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballantine is keeping the position for now.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes won't allow Ballantine to sweep him here.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballantine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes shoots in and bounces Ballantine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ballantine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballantine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballantine managing to control the position.
Hughes throws a strike but Ballantine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hughes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ballantine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ballantine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Ballantine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Ballantine keeps moving and retains side control.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ballantine loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Ballantine misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Ballantine.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Ballantine.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Ballantine. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Ballantine waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Ballantine swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Ballantine cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Ballantine misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Ballantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes slips a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ballantine scores with a nice right hand.
Ballantine scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
Ballantine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballantine lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Ballantine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Ballantine throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ballantine as Hughes shoots in.
A big left from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Ballantine throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ballantine digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballantine!
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballantine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballantine as he avoids it easily.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballantine finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ballantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballantine throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Ballantine lands a with a good body shot.
Ballantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballantine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballantine won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Hughes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ballantine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hughes's guard! Nice work there by Ballantine!
Ballantine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballantine forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Ballantine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ballantine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Ballantine! Wayne Ballantine retains his welterweight title!
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