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Volume 54: Tourney Draws Suck! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Glenn.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Glenn tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn is pressing down on Glenn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has his foot on Glenn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Glenn throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Glenn advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Glenn is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn 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.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
Glenn looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Glenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Glenn blocks nicely.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Glenn is keeping the position.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn looks gassed!
Glenn looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Glenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glenn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Glenn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
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.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Glenn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn fails with the takedown
and Glenn counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Glenn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Glenn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Glenn drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Glenn off! Glenn jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Glenn defends easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glenn is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Glenn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glenn is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Glenn is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Glenn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Glenn seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Glenn.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Glenn scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glenn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Glenn pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glenn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenn.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Glenn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glenn has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Glenn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glenn throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Glenn drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Glenn off! Glenn jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glenn's guard.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glenn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Glenn's legs - danger averted.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keith Glenn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Glenn is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Penn fails with the takedown
and Glenn counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glenn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keith Glenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Glenn can't get the takedown.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glenn walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenn moves into the clinch.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Glenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glenn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glenn is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glenn is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Glenn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Penn to the mat. Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Glenn content to stall in guard here.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glenn defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn 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.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn striking from the bottom.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glenn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Glenn passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenn.
Glenn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn gets full guard.
Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Glenn to get to half guard.
Glenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glenn is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenn is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn tries to roll over but Glenn keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Glenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glenn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Glenn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Kerestes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Kerestes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerestes tries to close the distance and clinch but Parkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerestes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parkinson.
Kerestes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parkinson to the mat! Parkinson manages to get full guard.
Parkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kerestes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parkinson wants to stand but Kerestes is controlling the position.
Parkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parkinson is working an open guard so Kerestes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parkinson missing with a left hand there. Kerestes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerestes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerestes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parkinson is fending him off so far but Kerestes persists. Nope, Parkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerestes throws and low kick but Parkinson moves out of range easily.
Kerestes wants to clinch.
Kerestes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parkinson is fending him off so far but Kerestes persists. Nope, Parkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerestes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kerestes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kerestes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerestes somewhat.
Teddy Parkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Kerestes.
Kerestes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parkinson.
Kerestes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerestes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parkinson.
Parkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Parkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerestes.
Parkinson connects with the punch.
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.
Parkinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parkinson throws a big shot that misses.
Parkinson lands a slapping body shot.
Parkinson throws out a loose jab but Kerestes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parkinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerestes momentarily.
Teddy Parkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerestes scores with a takedown into Parkinson's guard.
Kerestes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parkinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerestes is controlling him.
Parkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kerestes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerestes's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Parkinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parkinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerestes keeping full guard, as Parkinson tries to pass.
Kerestes looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerestes, not yet.
Parkinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kerestes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerestes looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Kerestes.
Parkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerestes is keeping the position for now.
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.
Parkinson is fighting to break Kerestes's control of his arms but Kerestes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parkinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Parkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerestes is retaining full guard.
Parkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Kerestes can't keep his opponent in guard - Parkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kerestes wants to control but Parkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerestes wants to get back to full guard but Parkinson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Kerestes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parkinson.
Parkinson digs a good hook to Kerestes's body.
Parkinson looks to land a left hand but Kerestes moved out of range nicely.
Parkinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parkinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kerestes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerestes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kerestes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kerestes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kerestes tries to control but Parkinson wriggling away.
Parkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerestes controlling from the full mount.
Parkinson trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerestes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Parkinson because Kerestes loaded up on that one.
Kerestes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Parkinson is squirming around, avoiding Kerestes's attempts to control the action.
Kerestes is breathing heavily.
Parkinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parkinson is squirming around, avoiding Kerestes's attempts to control the action.
Parkinson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Parkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parkinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Parkinson is looking to get to half guard.
Kerestes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Parkinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parkinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes lands a big elbow.
Parkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kerestes in particular looking to stall.
Parkinson is looking to escape.
Kerestes controlling the action here.
Parkinson is trying to stand back up but Kerestes is controlling him
Kerestes is thwarting Parkinson's attempts to control the position.
Kerestes seems to be working for a kimura but Parkinson defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerestes with the ground and pound but Parkinson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Parkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Kerestes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parkinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parkinson.
Nice body punch from Parkinson.
Parkinson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerestes shoots in but no luck this time.
Parkinson misses the jab.
Kerestes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parkinson's waist but Parkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerestes off to one side.
Parkinson lands a right hook to the body.
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 Teddy Parkinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parkinson lands with a cross.
Parkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Parkinson misses the jab.
Parkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerestes manages to avoid it.
Parkinson connects with a right hand. Kerestes shakes it off.
Parkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerestes.
Parkinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parkinson throws a series of punches but Kerestes avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Parkinson coming out on top.
Kerestes takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerestes closes the distance and clinches.
Kerestes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parkinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerestes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerestes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Parkinson.
Parkinson sizes up Kerestes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Parkinson lands with a kick to the temple. Kerestes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kerestes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley Kerestes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerestes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parkinson's guard.
Kerestes trying to control the position from guard on top but Parkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerestes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerestes stops Parkinson from standing up.
Parkinson keeping moving, preventing Kerestes from controlling successfully.
Kerestes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerestes preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kerestes staying out of range there.
Kerestes closes the distance and clinches up with Parkinson, looking for a takedown. Kerestes pushes Parkinson against the cage but Parkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Parkinson.
Parkinson lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson scores with the left hand. Kerestes knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Parkinson catches Kerestes right on the button with a cross.
Parkinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerestes. Kerestes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kerestes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerestes doesn't manage to clinch there - Parkinson circles away.
Good exchange - Parkinson coming out on top.
Kerestes avoids the body shot from Parkinson.
Parkinson stalks Kerestes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kerestes's face. Kerestes staggers backwards, shaken.
Kerestes blocks a jab.
Kerestes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerestes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parkinson pushes Kerestes away with a front kick.
Kerestes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parkinson defends it nicely.
Teddy Parkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Kerestes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson scores with a hook to the body. Kerestes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parkinson scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Parkinson.
Parkinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerestes has time to react.
Parkinson lands with a nice combination. Kerestes backs away looking to recover.
Kerestes walks into a left hand.
Teddy Parkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Parkinson scores with a hook.
Parkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parkinson cracks Kerestes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kerestes fails to land the takedown.
Parkinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerestes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Parkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parkinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Nose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Nose's ribs.
Nose slips under a jab from Gordon.
Nose shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nose manages to avoid it.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Nose moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Nose's front leg but catches the back leg as Nose tries to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Gordon slips a straight right by Nose.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon throws a hook but Nose blocks it.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Nose is out of range.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nose avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nose is having none of it.
Nose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Nose counters with a two punch combo.
Nose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gordon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nose.
Nose lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nose lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose lands a big shot there that rocks Gordon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nose throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gordon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nose.
Poor strikes thrown by Nose there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gordon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nose.
Nose throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie Nose 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.
Nose dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Nose moves out of range easily.
Nose slips a jab from Gordon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Nose ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Nose is out of range.
Nose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon dips to his left and cracks Nose with an uppercut!
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.
Nose swinging wilding here.
Nose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Nose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nose counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gordon's guard now.
Nose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nose is controlling him.
Nose is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top!
Gordon wants to stand but Nose is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Nose has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nose has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nose wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Nose dominated that second round.
That's time! Nose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nose with the ground and pound but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon throws a body punch but Nose moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Nose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
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.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Nose slips the punch.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Nose.
Ronnie Nose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Nose counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon scores with a jab to the head.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Nose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.
Ronnie Nose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Nose saw that one coming.
Flash Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nose shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nose postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flash Gordon.
I think Nose 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Nose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). glozman has chosen enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellis Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from glozman misses.
Stone throws and low kick but glozman moves out of range easily.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from glozman.
glozman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
glozman drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - glozman is looking for the KO!
Stone is rocked!
It looks like Ellis Stone has been cut.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but glozman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by glozman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
glozman leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but glozman manages to avoid it.
glozman lands a big uppercut and Stone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stone looks OK. glozman waves Stone back to his feet!
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
glozman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from glozman.
glozman breaks the clinch.
glozman throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but glozman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellis Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
glozman throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but glozman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
glozman stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
glozman throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
glozman circles away from the clinch attempt.
igor glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone dodges the punch combination from glozman.
A combination from glozman does no damage.
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.
Stone misses with a combination
enabling glozman to counter with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but glozman is out of range.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from glozman.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but glozman manages to avoid it.
glozman connects with a crisp jab.
glozman wants to clinch but Stone slips to the side
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged glozman in a clinch.
glozman gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone tries to pull guard but glozman won't allow it.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but glozman won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from glozman.
glozman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
glozman has taken the fight to the clinch.
glozman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone tries to break free but glozman pushes him back against the cage.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from glozman.
glozman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
glozman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
glozman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
glozman controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
glozman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
glozman fails to land with a series of punches.
glozman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and glozman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone throws a right and a left that glozman avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone with a poor takedown
and glozman counters with a leg kick.
glozman throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in glozman's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
glozman is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
igor glozman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ellis Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
glozman misses with the combination.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone misses with a body shot
and glozman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by glozman.
glozman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from glozman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
glozman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Stone misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
glozman seems to be stalking Stone here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Stone drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). igor glozman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quack Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quack Smack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quack Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smack is retaining full guard.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Smack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smack manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Smack's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smack throwing short punches from the bottom.
Fernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smack trying to remain calm as Fernandez controls from the top position.
Fernandez wants to control but Smack is keeping him busy.
Fernandez moves into full mount!
Fernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smack is surviving well by controlling Fernandez's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smack is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smack and Fernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smack can't do much from the bottom here.
Fernandez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smack looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fernandez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smack is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fernandez lets go of the hold and Smack can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dont know (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). know's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diamonds are forever. Storm has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dont know!
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, Ronnie Storm!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a body shot.
know throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
know tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
know tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and know counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ronnie Storm has been cut.
Storm misses with a body shot
and know counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by know.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
know fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from know.
Storm throws a leg kick
enabling know to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
know bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down know rather than just go for the knockout.
know tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
know sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by know.
That has opened up Ronnie Storm's cut even more.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - know had a free shot at his head there.
know drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Storm right on the button. Storm goes down! know follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! know gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). dont know!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Go Ninja- Vanilla Ice as his entrance music. Jason Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Liddell's chin.
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202 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddell throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Liddell throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson throws a low kick but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liddell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liddell's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liddell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Liddell has wrist control.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Liddell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Liddell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Liddell's legs.
Liddell lands with a slapping head kick.
Liddell misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liddell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Liddell in his guard.
Anderson controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.
Liddell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Liddell is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson 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.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liddell!
Liddell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liddell is trying is best to control the position here.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Liddell gets full guard.
Liddell wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Anderson has taken Liddell's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Liddell has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Anderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diefendorf has chosen Bad Boys as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wendell Diefendorf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wendell Diefendorf!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diefendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diefendorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warner.
Diefendorf dips to his left and cracks Warner with an uppercut!
Diefendorf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warner's sensitive parts.
Warner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diefendorf manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warner misses the jab.
Warner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diefendorf.
Diefendorf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Warner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diefendorf finds it's way round the side to connect with Warner's head.
Nice shot lands for Diefendorf.
Warner looks to land a right hand but Diefendorf moved out of range.
Warner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diefendorf manages to avoid it.
Warner walks into a jab.
Diefendorf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warner checks it well.
Diefendorf tries to clinch up.
Warner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diefendorf defends it nicely.
Warner just misses with a punch to the body.
Diefendorf is looking to clinch.
Warner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diefendorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Warner.
Warner misses the shot to the body.
Diefendorf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Warner missing with a left hand there. Diefendorf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diefendorf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warner keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diefendorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diefendorf tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Warner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warner misses with a head shot. Diefendorf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Warner throws a big right hand that misses.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diefendorf is keeping the position for now.
Diefendorf controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself.
Diefendorf wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
Warner trying to control but Diefendorf is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warner is looking to wear down Diefendorf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good shot there by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a jab to the nose.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diefendorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Warner.
Warner throws a lazy right hand but Diefendorf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefendorf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Warner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Warner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diefendorf lands a jab to Warner's midsection.
Warner takes a swing at Diefendorf's ribcage but misses.
Warner gets a takedown into half guard.
Diefendorf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diefendorf is pressing down on Warner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diefendorf wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
Warner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner postures up in Diefendorf's guard and throws a big left but Diefendorf blocks it.
Warner won't allow Diefendorf to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warner trying to control but Diefendorf is working from the bottom.
Diefendorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Diefendorf.
Warner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diefendorf sprawls well initially but Warner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diefendorf wants to get back to full guard.
Warner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diefendorf defending well though.
Warner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diefendorf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warner is keen to just control but Diefendorf is a slippery customer.
Warner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to pass to full mount but Diefendorf defends it.
Diefendorf pushes Warner off looking to stand but Warner dives back in and keeps control.
Warner working over Diefendorf with some ground and pound. Diefendorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Warner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diefendorf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diefendorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diefendorf looks gassed!
Warner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diefendorf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yakko Warner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diefendorf tries to clinch but Warner moves out of range.
Diefendorf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warner.
Warner takes a swing at Diefendorf's ribcage but misses.
Warner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diefendorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diefendorf blocks a jab.
Diefendorf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warner in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf moves in looking to clinch but Warner pushes him off.
Warner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warner throws a hook to the side of Diefendorf's head but Diefendorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diefendorf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diefendorf lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Warner.
Warner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diefendorf's waist but Diefendorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warner off to one side.
Diefendorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Warner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diefendorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warner throws a body punch but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Yakko Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner misses with a jab to the body
and Diefendorf counters with a nice uppercut.
Warner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diefendorf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warner takes a swing at Diefendorf's ribcage but misses.
Warner tries to keep at a distance but Diefendorf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of Warner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf has a couple of punches blocked by Warner.
Diefendorf is working Warner over against the cage.
Diefendorf just leaning against Warner, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf cracks Warner with a nice body shot.
Diefendorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warner is trying to break the clinch but Diefendorf has him pressed against the cage.
Warner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diefendorf slips a jab from Warner.
Diefendorf cracks Warner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diefendorf's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diefendorf avoids the body shot from Warner.
Warner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diefendorf did well to prevent Warner getting side control.
Warner prevents Diefendorf from improving his position.
Warner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diefendorf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diefendorf is breathing heavily.
Warner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diefendorf is looking to improve his position.
Diefendorf wants to control but Warner is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Warner misses
and Diefendorf counters with a nice uppercut.
Warner tries to keep at a distance but Diefendorf has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warners head.
Diefendorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warner is trying to break free.
Warner tries for a takedown but Diefendorf manages to get underhooks.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warner tries to circle away but Diefendorf has him pinned against the cage.
Diefendorf prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakko Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diefendorf has Warner pressed against the cage, preventing Warner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diefendorf prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner has had enough of the clinch but Diefendorf keeps him there for the moment.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Diefendorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Warner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Warner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diefendorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diefendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Warner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warner is trying to break the clinch but Diefendorf has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diefendorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf misses with some punches.
Warner is looking to break free of the clinch but Diefendorf has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Diefendorf fails to land.
Diefendorf lands a knee to the body.
Warner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diefendorf.
A head punch on the inside from Diefendorf fails to land.
Diefendorf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warner tries to break the clinch but Diefendorf is controlling the position.
Diefendorf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diefendorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Diefendorf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to break the clinch but Diefendorf is controlling the position.
Diefendorf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warner.
Warner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf gets through Warner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warner tries to circle away but Diefendorf has him pinned against the cage.
Warner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Warner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warner is trying to break the clinch but Diefendorf is controlling him.
Diefendorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warner tries to work over Diefendorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diefendorf misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Diefendorf.
Warner wants to get back to striking at distance but Diefendorf won't allow it.
Warner wants to break free but Diefendorf has control.
Diefendorf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warner's efforts to push away.
Warner misses with an elbow strike.
Diefendorf lands a left hand.
Diefendorf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Diefendorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendell Diefendorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diefendorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diefendorf.
Diefendorf moves out of range as Warner strikes.
A shot to de liver by Diefendorf. Beautiful body shot.
Diefendorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diefendorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warner.
Diefendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Warner or perhaps it was just good defense by Diefendorf which made him look bad.
Warner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diefendorf.
Jab from Warner.
Warner misses with a hook.
Diefendorf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warner.
Warner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warner misses with a looping left.
Warner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diefendorf closes the distance and clinches.
Warner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diefendorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Warner can't break the clinch.
Diefendorf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diefendorf throws an elbow but it misses.
Diefendorf prevents Warner from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf slows down the pace here.
Diefendorf digs a right hand underneath Warner's ribcage. Warner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Warner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diefendorf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Warner wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Diefendorf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diefendorf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diefendorf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warner.
A frustrated look appears on Warner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Warner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warner can't break the clinch.
A short left from Diefendorf.
Warner tries to break the clinch but Diefendorf is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diefendorf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diefendorf.
Warner has had enough of the clinch but Diefendorf keeps him there for the moment.
Diefendorf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner blocking some punches.
Warner is trying to drag Diefendorf to the mat but Diefendorf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diefendorf lands with a left to the head.
Diefendorf lands an elbow inside.
Diefendorf trying to stall but Warner improves his position.
Warner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diefendorf prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakko Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diefendorf prevents Warner from breaking the clinch.
Diefendorf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diefendorf is working Warner over against the cage.
Warner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diefendorf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diefendorf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Warner is looking to break free of the clinch but Diefendorf has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Diefendorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of Warner's head.
Warner wants to get back to striking at distance but Diefendorf won't allow it.
Diefendorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Diefendorf.
Warner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diefendorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Warner misses the body punch
and Diefendorf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diefendorf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Diefendorf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diefendorf.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warner feints and as Diefendorf raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warner forces his way into half guard.
Warner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diefendorf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diefendorf 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warner is controlling him.
Warner is looking to work some ground and pound but Diefendorf has wrist control.
Diefendorf wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warner misses with a wild body shot.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diefendorf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diefendorf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diefendorf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warner is controlling him well.
Diefendorf tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Diefendorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diefendorf 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendell Diefendorf!
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