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BHV 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. The Hatchett shrugs it off though.
The Hatchett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Griffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hatchett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Hatchett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
The Hatchett walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
The Hatchett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Hatchett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Hatchett looks gassed!
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Hatchett throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Hatchett on the side of the head.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Griffin jabs at The Hatchett's body.
The Hatchett shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Hatchett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that The Hatchett sees coming a mile off.
Griffin rushes The Hatchett and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. The Hatchett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffin clinches.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
The Hatchett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hatchetts head.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Hatchett tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Hatchett can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Hatchett is rocked!
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
The Hatchett seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Hatchett takes one to the chin there.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hatchett misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hatchett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Hatchett throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Parker Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin thuds a left hand into The Hatchett's body.
Harry The Hatchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin lands a nice hook to The Hatchett's body. The Hatchett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Hatchett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a push kick but The Hatchett slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow The Hatchett down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin tries to land a leg kick but The Hatchett saw it coming and moves away.
The Hatchett is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hatchett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
The Hatchett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hatchett's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
The Hatchett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Hatchett.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hatchett's calf.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. The Hatchett backs away looking to recover.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin lands with a hook. The Hatchett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for The Hatchett on that attempt.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through The Hatchett's defenses.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a push kick but The Hatchett slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. The Hatchett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Griffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Hatchett drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Hatchett's hands.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin thuds a left hand into The Hatchett's body.
The Hatchett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hatchett walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Griffin punishes The Hatchett's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. The Hatchett should have avoided that one.
Griffin rushes The Hatchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Hatchett takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Parker Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin is leaning against The Hatchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin is leaning against The Hatchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
The Hatchett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffin displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Hatchett up against the cage.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
The Hatchett has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hatchetts head.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Griffin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hatchett fails with the takedown.
Griffin works The Hatchett's body with a nice hook.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Hatchett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Hatchett moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin stuns The Hatchett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin clinches up with The Hatchett and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Hatchett.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin works on The Hatchett's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Hatchett or not.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Hatchett or not.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin gets through The Hatchett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hatchett can do to turn this around?
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin presses The Hatchett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Hatchett.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin works on The Hatchett's body with a couple of short punches.
The Hatchett jumps guard but Griffin stands there with The Hatchett around his waist. The Hatchett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands a left hand.
A short left from Griffin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin dips a shoulder and cracks The Hatchett with a mighty uppercut! The Hatchett falls back against the cage and Griffin unloads with a barrage of strikes! The Hatchett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Griffin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Washington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely fails to land the takedown.
Washington gets caught napping as Connely dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connely throws a big elbow that misses.
Connely with a nice head shot there.
Washington wants to sweep here but Connely controlling him for the moment.
Connely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connely is one step ahead there.
Connely 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.
Washington looks gassed!
Connely postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connely throws a big elbow that misses.
Connely drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Connely jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Connely postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Washington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Connely, into his guard.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Washington escapes and throws Connely's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Washington wants to stand but Connely has his arm trapped.
Connely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connely drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Connely stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Connely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Connely is looking for a kimura here.
Washington wants to control but Connely is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Connely thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
Connely lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Connely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Connely lands a nice short elbow.
Washington tries to roll over but Connely keeps him under control.
Connely looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington tries to roll over but Connely keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Connely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying for a kimura here. Washington looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Connely wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Connely!
Billy Connely seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts pulls guard effortlessly.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Roberts's guard.
Fowler trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Fowler forces his way into half guard.
Fowler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowler.
Roberts is looking to escape.
Fowler wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Fowler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler prevents Roberts from standing back up.
Fowler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roberts could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fowler has cracked it and Roberts is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fowler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Austin Fowler!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Fowler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Delon Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore's entrance music is Domination. A fine choice. Francois Permitis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delon Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Permitis fails with a takedown attempt.
Permitis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Permitis stuffs the takedown.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Permitis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delon Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Permitis shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Permitis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Permitis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Permitis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Permitis wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore tries for a takedown but Permitis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch but Permitis is having none of it.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moore misses with a head kick.
Moore misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Permitis's takedown attempt.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Permitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
Permitis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moore is defending well.
Moore wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis has picked Moore up - he's going for a ride! Permitis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore trying to control but Permitis postures up.
Permitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Permitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Permitis seems to be looking for submissions.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Permitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Permitis is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Permitis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Moore won't allow Permitis to pass to mount.
Permitis trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Permitis is looking to stall here but Moore recovers full guard.
Permitis looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Permitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Permitis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Permitis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Permitis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Permitis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Permitis is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Permitis is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Permitis wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Permitis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis controlling from mount.
Permitis is working for a guillotine from mount but Moore frees his head quite easily.
Permitis working for a submission but Moore is keeping him at bay.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
Permitis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Permitis with good strikes from the mount here!
Permitis has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Permitis has isolated one of Moore's arms. Moore looking to fight him off but Permitis twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Permitis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Morrow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Guillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillard misses with a combination
and Morrow counters with a series of strikes. Guillard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guillard swinging wildly here.
Guillard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guillard misses with a double jab.
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard misses with a combination
and Morrow counters with a series of strikes. Guillard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Guillard.
Morrow lands a head shot.
Guillard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrow counters with a left and a right that stings Guillard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Guillard.
Morrow clinches up with Guillard and pushes him back against the cage.
Guillard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Morrow. Those never looked like landing.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Guillard shows good takedown defense.
Guillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guillard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jax Morrow has been cut.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guillard swivels and escapes.
Melvin Guillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Morrow.
Guillard misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow moves out of range as Guillard strikes.
Guillard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Guillard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Guillard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guillard pinned against the cage. Guillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrow throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard drops Morrow with a right and a left! Guillard comes rushing in but Morrow regains his composure and manages to keep Guillard in guard.
Morrow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow wants to stand but Guillard is controlling the position.
Morrow is still in real trouble! Can Guillard finish him?
Guillard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guillard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guillard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guillard throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Guillard is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Guillard.
Guillard throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease.
Melvin Guillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Guillard. Those never looked like landing.
Guillard pounces like a tiger and cracks Morrow with a vicious hook! Morrow is down but not out! Guillard follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Guillard!
Melvin Guillard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koby Stott (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Stott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Stott.
Stott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutabega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutabega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stott misses with a double jab.
Rutabega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stott.
Rutabega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Rutabega keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutabega works the jab nicely.
Rutabega thumps Stott with a low kick.
Rutabega throws out a loose jab but Stott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutabega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stott circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Stott does no damage.
Stott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutabega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutabega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutabega dodges the punch combination from Stott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutabega is breathing heavily.
Stott misses with a looping right.
Stott is looking to clinch but Rutabega is avoiding it.
Stott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stott tries to clinch there but Rutabega circles away.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutabega slips a jab and a cross from Stott.
Rutabega walks into a left hand.
Stott clinches up against the cage.
Rutabega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stott.
Stott tries to stall but Rutabega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutabega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stott has him pressed against the cage.
Stott scores with a shot to the side of Rutabega's head.
Stott misses with the head strike.
Stott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rutabega smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutabega misses with the combination.
Rutabega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Sloppy strikes from Stott. Those never looked like landing.
Rutabega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stott fails to land with a series of punches.
Stott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutabega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koby Stott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutabega throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stott throws a right hand that Rutabega ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutabega also avoids with ease.
Rutabega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stott in his tracks.
Stott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutabega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Rutabega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
Stott shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutabega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Stott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutabega backs up against the cage.
Rutabega swats away the attempt to clinch by Stott.
Rutabega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stott.
Stott scores with a jab to the body.
Rutabega lands the left hand.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stott misses with a double jab
and Rutabega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stott looks for a takedown but Rutabega sprawls well.
Fennil Rutabega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Stott.
Stott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutabega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stott thinking.
Rutabega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutabega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Rutabega. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Stott misses.
Rutabega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutabega!
Rutabega blocks a head kick by Stott.
Rutabega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stott under the eye.
Stott misses with a double jab
and Rutabega counters with an inside leg kick.
Stott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stott misses with a head kick.
Stott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koby Stott dominated that round.
That's time! Rutabega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rutabega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutabega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutabega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stott tries to bum rush Rutabega with a series of wild strikes but Rutabega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stott misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Stott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koby Stott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stott tries to clinch there but Rutabega circles away.
Stott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutabega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stott moves into the clinch successfully.
Stott is trying to stall.
Stott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stott pushes Rutabega up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutabega wants to stall.
Rutabega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutabega misses with the combination.
Rutabega looks to throw the jab but Stott is out of range.
Stott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stott is looking to clinch but Rutabega is avoiding it.
Stott misses with the combination.
Rutabega misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutabega swats away the attempt to clinch by Stott.
Rutabega lands a nice shot that snaps Stott's head back.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutabega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutabega misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stott jabs Rutabega right on the nose. Rutabega blinks but takes it well.
Stott throws a series of punches but Rutabega avoids them all with ease.
Stott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutabega circles away quickly and effectively.
Stott throws a right hand that Rutabega ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutabega also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Stott scores with a four punch combination!
Rutabega misses with a series of wild punches.
Stott lands a really nice looking cross but Rutabega seems unphased.
Stott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stott gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutabega manages to break the clinch.
Stott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutabega swivels and escapes.
Stott misses with a double jab
and Rutabega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutabega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutabega throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega blocks a head kick by Stott.
Stott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutabega blocks a head kick by Stott.
Stott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stott blocks a head kick by Rutabega.
Stott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutabega misses with a body shot.
Stott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutabega.
Rutabega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stott tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutabega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stott in his tracks.
Rutabega scores with a nice strike.
Stott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutabega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Stott misses.
Rutabega lands with an uppercut that bounces Stott off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
Stott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stott wants to clinch.
Rutabega feints and then cracks Stott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stott down.
Rutabega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stott.
Rutabega blocks the body kick.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutabega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stott throws a leg kick but Rutabega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stott walks into a left hand.
Rutabega tests Stott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koby Stott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutabega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutabega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stott closes the distance and pushes Rutabega back into the cage.
Rutabega misses with a punch to the body.
Stott keeps control of Rutabega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutabega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stott lands a shoulder strike.
Rutabega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutabega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stott looks to land a body kick but Rutabega moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutabega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stott throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Stott does no damage.
Stott moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega manages to break the clinch.
Stott wants to clinch up but Rutabega keeps it at a distance.
Stott ducks under a wild hook from Rutabega.
Stott scores with a head kick.
Rutabega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stott.
Stott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stott duly obliges.
Stott misses with the combination.
Rutabega lands with a good body shot.
Rutabega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutabega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stott.
Rutabega lands with a kick to the temple. Stott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutabega circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutabega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Fennil Rutabega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutabega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Rutabega.
Stott is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutabega is fending him off so far but Stott persists. Nope, Rutabega circles away and we're back to standing.
Stott throws a nice looking combination but Rutabega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stott misses with the combination.
Stott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutabega lands a two punch combo.
Rutabega throws a body punch but Stott moves out of range.
Stott cracks Rutabega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Rutabega.
Stott scores with a body shot.
Stott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stott avoids the head kick by Rutabega.
No joy there for Stott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutabega scores with a nice right hand.
Stott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutabega scores with a jab. Stott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutabega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutabega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutabega.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stott, as that shot connected.
Stott closes the distance and clinches up with Rutabega, looking for a takedown. Stott pushes Rutabega against the cage but Rutabega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fennil Rutabega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Stott.
Rutabega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stott throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutabega throws a big shot that misses.
Stott tries to clinch but Rutabega moves out of range.
Stott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stott moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutabega.
Stott shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutabega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutabega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stott!
Some wild striking there from Stott.
Rutabega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Rutabega misses.
Rutabega misses with a two punch combination.
Stott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koby Stott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stott misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koby Stott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stott 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koby Stott!
A very excited looking Koby Stott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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203 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Stone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Stone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stone gets a clinch.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone wants to clinch.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stone is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Stone.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone stalling.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Stone working Bishop over with knees to the body.
Stone lands a knee to the body.
Stone connects with a knee to the head.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone pushes Bishop away with a front kick.
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bishop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bishop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Stone lands a body shot.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stone connects with a knee to the head.
Bishop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple.
Bishop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Stone.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bishop's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone is stalling here.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Stone lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bishop's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone lands a nice elbow.
Stone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bishop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone breaks the clinch.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ace Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone working Bishop over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Bishop's ribcage.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stone.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stone forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Stone.
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Jon Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Stone.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jon Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Stone.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Stone to work.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ace Bishop has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bishop's defenses.
Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Stone gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a head kick that wobbles Bishop - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Stone sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Stone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bradshaw's choice of entrance music: System of a Down- Mind. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Average Joe!
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, Robert Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bradshaw takes a step back to recover.
Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bradshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bradshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bradshaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
A left lands for Bradshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Bradshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Bradshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robert Bradshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradshaw. That snapped Joe's head back.
Bradshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Joe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradshaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Joe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bradshaw is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bradshaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bradshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Bradshaw.
Joe is rocked!
Joe misses with a leg kick.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Bradshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradshaw is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Bradshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Average Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Bradshaw cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Joe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bradshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradshaw scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
Bradshaw dips to his left and cracks Joe with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Bradshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Bradshaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bradshaw thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bradshaw stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Bradshaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bradshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
and Bradshaw counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Joe! He's just covering up as Bradshaw starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Bradshaw!
In his post fight interview, Robert Bradshaw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes into the arena with Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said blaring out of the sound system. Clark has chosen System of a Down- Bounce as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Clark!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Diggs shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs tries to clinch up.
Diggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
Diggs misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs wants to clinch.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Diggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Diggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Diggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Diggs shoots in.
Clark throws a right hand that Diggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggs also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Diggs pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diggs fails with the takedown
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diggs slips under a jab from Clark.
Diggs walks into a jab.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diggs.
Reggie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Diggs looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Diggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Diggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark scores with a one two! Diggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark jabs Diggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggs dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Diggs's head and hops out.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs drops back looking for a leg! Clark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clark manages to kick Diggs off! Diggs jumps back into Clark's guard.
Diggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diggs won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
Diggs 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.
Diggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark jabs at Diggs's body.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Diggs on that attempt.
Clark feints a jab promting Diggs to slip. Clark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diggs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Diggs pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Diggs pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Diggs walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Diggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Diggs misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark lands a lovely overhand right.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diggs shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Clark works over Diggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Diggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Diggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diggs off to one side.
Diggs tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Clark.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Diggs shoots in.
Clark with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Diggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Clark thuds a left hand into Diggs's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggs fails with the takedown.
Clark digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Aaron Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Diggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
Reggie Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Clark catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Diggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Diggs pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggs tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Clark!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs working for a guillotine from mount but Clark is in no mood to give up.
Diggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Diggs scoring with strikes but Clark is staying in there.
Clark is looking to get to half guard.
Diggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs working for a guillotine from mount but Clark is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Diggs persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Diggs moves to clinch but Clark breaks away
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
Diggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diggs off to one side.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
Clark sizes up Diggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diggs tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Diggs on that attempt.
Diggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Diggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Diggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark jabs at Diggs's body.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Diggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aaron Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark lands a nice hook to Diggs's body. Diggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reggie Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diggs is keeping busy.
Diggs has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Aaron Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Clark!
Aaron Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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