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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pratique Caractere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratique Caractere is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pratique Caractere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Best lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caractere backs up against the cage.
Best misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Best sizes up Caractere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Caractere misses with a head kick.
Best waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caractere.
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caractere. That's going to slow Best down.
Best takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Best.
A nice combination there by Best.
Best is breathing heavily.
Caractere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Best chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caractere can pounce on him.
Caractere lands a big head kick that sends Best tumbling to the mat! Caractere takes a step backwards and waves Best back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dave Best has been cut.
Caractere lands a big head kick that sends Best tumbling to the mat! Caractere takes a step backwards and waves Best back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Best is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caractere, right into the meat.
Oh Best is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Best tries to keep at a distance but Caractere has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caractere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caractere takes the fight into the clinch.
Caractere will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Best up against the cage.
Best seems to have got his legs back now.
Caractere breaks from the clinch.
Best stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caractere.
Caractere lands a big head kick that sends Best tumbling to the mat! Caractere takes a step backwards and waves Best back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caractere counters with an outside leg kick.
Best fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dave Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caractere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caractere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caractere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caractere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Best throws a series of punches but Caractere moves out of range.
Caractere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caractere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caractere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caractere scores with a head kick. Best tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Best is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Best throws a series of punches but Caractere avoids them all with ease.
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
Caractere moves into the clinch.
Best stalling in the clinch but Caractere improves position.
Caractere lands an elbow that stopped Best in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Caractere.
Caractere breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Best crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caractere - the referee stops the clock and Best gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caractere. Best manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Best throws a combination that misses
and Caractere counters with a flying knee that drops Best! Caractere dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pratique Caractere!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Pain. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cale Carter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter keeps Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Carter feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
Carter clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter gets a clinch.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Payne prevents a body shot from Carter.
A frustrated look appears on Payne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Payne dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payne's brow.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Payne controls his hands.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Payne is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Payne taking a breather.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payne is defending well for now.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is working Payne over against the cage.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Payne avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter presses Payne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payne avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is controlling Payne's trapped leg to prevent Payne from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter thows a body kick. Payne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Carter.
Carter slips under a jab.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carter backs up against the cage.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter pushes Payne away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Payne 's knee.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Payne throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Cale Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Justin Payne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Payne in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payne's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Payne tries to tie him up.
Payne avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Payne wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Payne dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payne is struggling to control the position.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Payne catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Payne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Payne throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carter throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Payne throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a good, hard body kick but Payne shrugs it off.
Justin Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter moves out of range as Payne strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a slapping head kick.
Payne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cale Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cale Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Falter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Bendo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bendo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ballard wants to stand up but Bendo is controlling him.
Bendo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballard controls Bendo momentarily but Bendo frees himself.
Bendo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bendo lands a couple of digs.
Ballard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bendo controls the pace.
Bendo wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Bendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bendo landing strikes.
Bendo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bendo working the ground and pound.
Bendo working the ground and pound.
Bendo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ballard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ballard is looking to regain half guard here but Bendo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bendo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballard is defending well.
Bendo tries for a kimura but Ballard is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bendo cracks Ballard with a big right hand but Ballard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bendo cracks Ballard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bendo scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Bendo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ballard wants to get back to his feet.
Bendo working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bendo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ballard is rocked!
Bendo landing strikes.
Oh Ballard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bendo lands some shots froms side control.
Bendo is putting a hurting on Ballard here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ballard to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bendo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bendo controlling the position.
Bendo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bendo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ballard looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bendo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Bendo!
Hendo Bendo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen call me as his entrance music. Randy Gonzales has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Kim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kim has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gonzales is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kim.
Kim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.
Gonzales is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.
Kim with the active half guard here but Gonzales passes nicely into side control.
Gonzales moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzales throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kim has his hands clasped together but Gonzales breaks the hold and Kim is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gonzales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Mcghee (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adis Djurdjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fancy Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mcghee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcghee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Djurdjevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Djurdjevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcghee takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcghee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Djurdjevic is trying to force a seperation but Mcghee has the dominant position.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
Mcghee prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Mcghee lands an uppercut.
Mcghee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcghee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djurdjevic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Mcghee avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djurdjevic avoids it.
Mcghee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djurdjevic.
Mcghee prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
A head punch on the inside from Mcghee fails to land.
Mcghee pushes off an throws an elbow but Djurdjevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcghee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Djurdjevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcghee takes a shot to the head.
Mcghee stalls.
Mcghee can't find room to land a body shot as Djurdjevic controls the action.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Djurdjevic avoiding damage as Mcghee throws knees to the body.
Mcghee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic digs a right hand into Mcghee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcghee's gas tank.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcghee controls his hands.
Mcghee blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcghee blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcghee obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcghee missing with knees to the body.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
Djurdjevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcghee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Djurdjevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Djurdjevic dips to his left and cracks Mcghee with an uppercut!
Mcghee tries to bum rush Djurdjevic with a series of wild strikes but Djurdjevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcghee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Djurdjevic.
Mcghee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick that knocks Mcghee off balance momentarily.
Djurdjevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcghee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Djurdjevic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Djurdjevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Djurdjevic is looking to land body kicks.
Djurdjevic misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcghee misses the target.
Djurdjevic lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Djurdjevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcghee.
Djurdjevic is looking to slow Mcghee down with leg kicks.
Djurdjevic slips under a jab.
Djurdjevic gets tackled into the cage by Mcghee. Mcghee maintains the clinch.
Djurdjevic throws a head punch that misses.
Mcghee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Djurdjevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Djurdjevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic blocks a body shot from Mcghee.
Mcghee lands a body shot.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Djurdjevic throws a sloppy head kick and Mcghee moves out of range easily.
Mcghee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Mcghee misses.
Mcghee checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic scores with a hook.
Mcghee takes the fight into the clinch.
Djurdjevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
It looks like Fancy Mcghee has been cut.
Mcghee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcghee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djurdjevic backwards.
Mcghee swings wildly with an uppercut but Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcghee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Djurdjevic fails to land.
Djurdjevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Djurdjevic lands with a right to the head.
Djurdjevic dodges an elbow strike from Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike from Mcghee.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Djurdjevic blocks with his arms.
Mcghee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcghee looking to throw knees to the head but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
Djurdjevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcghee.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Mcghee.
Djurdjevic lands a left hand.
Mcghee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Djurdjevic blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djurdjevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
Mcghee looking to stall.
Mcghee looking to throw knees to the head but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
Mcghee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcghee looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcghee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Djurdjevic.
Mcghee misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcghee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Djurdjevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Djurdjevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mcghee controls the action.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Djurdjevic.
Mcghee looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcghee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mcghee 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.
Mcghee looking to throw knees to the head but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mcghee controls the action.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Mcghee throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djurdjevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcghee stalling in the clinch but Djurdjevic improves position.
Mcghee prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcghee trying to land knees to the body.
Djurdjevic lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mcghee controls the action.
Djurdjevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcghee.
Mcghee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mcghee controls the action.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Djurdjevic is defending well for now.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fancy Mcghee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Djurdjevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Djurdjevic cracks Mcghee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Djurdjevic cracks Mcghee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Djurdjevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcghee is just out of range.
Djurdjevic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcghee moves out of range as Djurdjevic throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Djurdjevic misses its intended target.
Mcghee walks into a stiff left hand from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcghee.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy right hand but Mcghee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic cracks the inside of Mcghee's front leg.
Mcghee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Mcghee moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Djurdjevic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Djurdjevic tests Mcghee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Djurdjevic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mcghee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Djurdjevic scores with a kick to the body.
Djurdjevic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcghee. Mcghee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Djurdjevic connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Djurdjevic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Djurdjevic.
A punch combination from Mcghee misses.
Djurdjevic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Djurdjevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcghee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Djurdjevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic scores with a nice right hand.
Mcghee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Djurdjevic throws a sloppy head kick and Mcghee moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic scores with a head kick. Mcghee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Djurdjevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Djurdjevic missing with a left hand there. Mcghee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcghee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcghee lands with a hook. Djurdjevic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mcghee moves forwards but Djurdjevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcghee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic obviously looking to wear him down.
Djurdjevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Djurdjevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcghee can do to turn this around?
Mcghee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djurdjevic lunges at Mcghee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcghee's hand.
Djurdjevic throws a sloppy head kick and Mcghee moves out of range easily.
Fancy Mcghee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcghee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcghee tries to move into range but Djurdjevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcghee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcghee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djurdjevic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Djurdjevic scores with a nice right hand.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick that knocks Mcghee off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Djurdjevic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
A relieved looking Adis Djurdjevic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cesar Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryder somewhat.
Cesar Ryder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chen is trying to defend but Ryder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryder is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Chen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chen controlling Ryder's posture.
Ryder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chen's head.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Ryder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryder is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder looking to sit in guard and control but Chen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chen prevents Ryder from getting back to his feet.
Ryder working for submissions but it's allowed Chen to get to half guard.
Ryder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryder wants to get back to full guard.
Chen content to control rather than advance.
Ryder regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder trying to keep a closed guard but Chen is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment.
Ryder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.
Ryder looks gassed!
Chen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Ryder 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.
Ryder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
Ryder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Ryder.
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryder manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Chen.
Ryder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryder fails with the takedown
and Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is leaning against Ryder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen stalling.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen gets through Ryder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen cracks Ryder with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen presses Ryder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
Chen is leaning against Ryder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryder letting Chen take a breather here.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
Ryder is trying to pull guard but Chen has him pressed against the cage.
Chen avoiding damage.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryders head.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryder won't want to take too many of those.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen taking a breather.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Chen cracks Ryder with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen stalling.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryder's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryder wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen is leaning against Ryder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen is working Ryder over against the cage.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryder wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryders head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawnn Chen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryder manages to avoid it.
Ryder with a poor takedown
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen cracks Ryder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chen scores with a jab to the head.
Ryder misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chen misses with a low kick as Ryder jumps back.
Ryder with a poor takedown
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Ryder.
Ryder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chen lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen just leaning against Ryder, taking a breather.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryder can do to turn this around?
Chen stalling against the cage.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryder.
Chen cracks Ryder with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawnn Chen.
Chen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen pushes Ryder up against the cage in a clinch.
Chen presses Ryder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Chen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
Chen is leaning against Ryder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shawnn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryder takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryder takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Chen.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen has Ryder pushed against the cage.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Ryder's ribcage. Ryder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryder is trying to drag Chen to the mat but Chen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryder or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a damaging elbow.
Chen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryder's defenses.
Chen lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryder or not.
Chen is leaning against Ryder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Ryder's head.
Chen lands an elbow just above Ryder 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryders head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawnn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawnn Chen!
An out of breath Shawnn Chen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deloris Bookake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deloris Bookake!
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, Frank Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfen misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolfen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bookake backs up against the cage.
It looks like Deloris Bookake has been cut.
Bookake shoots in for a takedown but Wolfen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfen misses with a double jab.
Bookake misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bookake fails with the takedown
and Wolfen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bookake!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deloris Bookake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfen controlling from mount.
Wolfen trying to control but Bookake is having none of it.
Wolfen thowing shots but they're missing.
Bookake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolfen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bookake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfen on the ground.
Bookake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolfen.
Bookake blocking the ground and pound.
Wolfen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wolfen throws a strike there. Bookake manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolfen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bookake keeps working.
Wolfen wants to pass to mount but Bookake is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolfen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bookake defends it well.
Wolfen trying to mount his opponent but Bookake defends it.
Wolfen winds up and cracks Bookake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bookake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen trying to pass the guard but Bookake defending well.
Bookake wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfen thows a huge punch but Bookake dodges it nicely.
Wolfen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolfen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bookake defending well though.
Wolfen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Wolfen there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bookake's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bookake is in trouble now - Wolfen has advanced to mount!
Wolfen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bookake is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bookake flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wolfen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bookake and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wolfen slips an arm under Bookake chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wolfen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wolfen is squeezing on Bookake like an anaconda would it's prey. Bookake fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Wolfen!
Frank Wolfen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rucinski.
A lazy left from Rucinski finds it's target.
Rucinski throws a shot from downtown. Abieezer moves away and avoids it.
Abieezer misses with a takedown attempt - Rucinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rucinski cracks Abieezer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abieezer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rucinski.
Abieezer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rucinski.
Abieezer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rucinski counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Rucinski misses.
Abieezer misses with a combination
and Rucinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer ducks under a wild hook from Rucinski.
Abieezer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rucinski circles away.
Karol Rucinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
The fighters circling - Rucinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abieezer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rucinski misses with a straight left.
Abieezer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rucinski misses with a double jab.
Karol Rucinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Rucinski circles away easily
and Rucinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Rucinski leaves Abieezer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rucinski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Abieezer. That snapped Rucinski's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Abieezer should have avoided that one.
Abieezer tries to close the distance and clinch but Rucinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rucinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rucinski misses with an uppercut. Abieezer saw that one coming.
Gideon Abieezer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rucinski leaves Abieezer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abieezer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rucinski.
Rucinski misses with a right hand
and Abieezer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rucinski won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abieezer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rucinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abieezer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer wants to control but Rucinski is keeping him busy.
Abieezer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abieezer is trying to get an arm triangle but Rucinski is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rucinski tries to improve position but can't.
Abieezer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rucinski!
Rucinski is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rucinski is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karol Rucinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abieezer shoots in for a takedown but Rucinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abieezer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rucinski throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abieezer.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Rucinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karol Rucinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
Abieezer throws out a loose jab but Rucinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rucinski misses the jab.
Abieezer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rucinski circles away.
Rucinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rucinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rucinski.
A jab from Rucinski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucinski missing with a left hand there. Abieezer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abieezer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abieezer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rucinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rucinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abieezer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rucinski throws a jab when Abieezer was well out of range.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Rucinski circles away easily
and Rucinski counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rucinski.
Rucinski just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abieezer throws a good cross that connects.
Rucinski throws a shot from downtown. Abieezer moves away and avoids it.
Rucinski clinches up with Abieezer and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rucinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rucinski working aggressively here.
Abieezer avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abieezer goes for a takedown attempt but Rucinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer throws out a loose jab but Rucinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abieezer rushes Rucinski and presses him up against the cage.
Abieezer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abieezer has Rucinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rucinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rucinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rucinski - that landed with a thud.
Rucinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Rucinski prevents Abieezer from breaking the clinch.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Rucinski manages to get underhooks.
Rucinski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abieezer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer blocking some punches.
Abieezer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rucinski stalling in the clinch but Abieezer improves position.
Rucinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abieezer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rucinski prevents it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rucinski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rucinski tries to work over Abieezer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abieezer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abieezer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rucinski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abieezer is keeping busy.
Abieezer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rucinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abieezer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karol Rucinski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abieezer punishes Rucinski's body with a nice straight punch.
Abieezer fails with a takedown attempt.
Rucinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abieezer.
Rucinski throws a lazy right hand but Abieezer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abieezer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rucinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Rucinski misses with a two punch combination.
Abieezer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rucinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Rucinski ducks under a wild hook from Abieezer.
Abieezer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucinski closes the distance and clinches.
Abieezer wants a takedown.
Karol Rucinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
Rucinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abieezer's elbow.
Abieezer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rucinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rucinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rucinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Abieezer controls his hands.
Rucinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abieezer's elbow.
Rucinski can't find room to land a body shot as Abieezer controls the action.
Rucinski is pressed up against the cage. Abieezer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rucinski down to the mat. Rucinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abieezer shoots in but no luck this time.
Abieezer slips under a jab.
Abieezer misses with an uppercut. Rucinski saw that one coming.
Abieezer wants to clinch up but Rucinski keeps it at a distance.
Gideon Abieezer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski throws a big shot that misses.
Abieezer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abieezer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abieezer shoots in for a takedown but Rucinski shows good takedown defense.
Rucinski throws a nice looking combination but Abieezer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rucinski catches Abieezer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abieezer shoots in looking for a takedown. Rucinski tries to sprawl out of it but Abieezer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rucinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rucinski throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abieezer moves out of range of the strikes.
Rucinski throws a jab when Abieezer was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rucinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Rucinski.
Rucinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karol Rucinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Abieezer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rucinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rucinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abieezer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rucinski clinches up against the cage.
Abieezer has Rucinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rucinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abieezer is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rucinski tries to work over Abieezer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abieezer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rucinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karol Rucinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer prevents a body shot from Rucinski.
Rucinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abieezer wants a takedown.
Rucinski manages to break the clinch.
Rucinski throws a hook but Abieezer blocks it.
Rucinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abieezer.
Abieezer just misses with a punch to the body.
Abieezer misses with an uppercut. Rucinski saw that one coming.
Abieezer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rucinski slips a jab and a cross from Abieezer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abieezer misses with an uppercut.
Rucinski tries to bum rush Abieezer with a series of wild strikes but Abieezer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Rucinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rucinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karol Rucinski!
Karol Rucinski took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit.. Aaron Law 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jambo Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Law!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
Law throws a series of punches but Liddel moves out of range.
Law chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Liddel lands.
Liddel lands a head shot.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Law scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Law throws a right hand that Liddel ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddel also avoids with ease.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Law looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Liddel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Law throws a lazy uppercut
and Liddel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddel tries to clinch up.
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aaron Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law misses with a two punch combination.
Law throws a body kick the misses
and Liddel counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
Liddel looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Liddel fails to land with a series of punches.
Law gets tackled into the cage by Liddel. Liddel maintains the clinch.
Liddel tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddel drops back down to his feet.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.
Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddel wants to clinch.
Liddel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A good leg kick by Liddel.
Law throws a nice outside leg kick.
Law does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Liddel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Law steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Law misses
and Liddel counters with a left to the body.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Liddel moves away from the strike by Law.
Liddel avoids the head kick by Law.
Law misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a double jab
and Liddel counters with an inside leg kick.
Liddel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law looks gassed!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddel 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 Law has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Law and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liddel is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law lands a high kick!
It looks like Jambo Liddel has been cut.
Law tries to land a leg kick but Liddel saw it coming and moves away.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Liddel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law wants to clinch.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law throws a wild body kick that Liddel sees coming a mile off.
Law dodges the punch combination from Liddel.
Liddel avoids the head kick by Law.
Law is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
Liddel scores with a jab.
Law misses with the combination.
Liddel scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liddel scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law throws a right hand that Liddel ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddel also avoids with ease.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddel throws a wild body kick that Law sees coming a mile off.
Law darts in and clinches Liddel up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Law will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jambo Liddel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddel tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Liddel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law throws a push kick but Liddel slaps the foot to one side.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.
Law throws a wild body kick that Liddel sees coming a mile off.
A left and a right from Liddel both land. Nice combination.
Liddel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jambo Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Law misses.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law throws a right and a left that Liddel avoids nicely.
Liddel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddel gets tackled into the cage by Law. Law maintains the clinch.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liddel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Law tries to circle away but Liddel has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Liddel.
Law manages to break the clinch.
Law is looking to slow Liddel down with leg kicks.
Law takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liddel thumps Law with a low kick.
Liddel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aaron Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Liddel coming out on top.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick from Law.
Liddel throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law lands a nice shot that snaps Liddel's head back.
Law throws a right hand that Liddel ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddel also avoids with ease.
Law swinging wildly here.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Law gets tackled into the cage by Liddel. Liddel maintains the clinch.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Liddel pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Liddel has the dominant position.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling him.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Liddel has double underhooks.
Law throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Law misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddel scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liddel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law throws a series of punches but Liddel avoids them all with ease.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Law throws a right hand that misses
and Liddel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Law is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Liddel looks to land a combination. Law sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law scores with a hook to the body. Liddel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liddel.
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddel.
A big left from Law misses.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Law takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jambo Liddel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jambo Liddel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Liddel jabs Law to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law misses with a looping left.
Liddel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Law.
Law's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Law duly obliges.
Liddel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Law.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddel is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Law.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law tries to bum rush Liddel with a series of wild strikes but Liddel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Liddel.
Liddel dodges the punch combination from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Liddel counters with a one-two to the body.
Liddel dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Liddel finds it's target.
Liddel wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Liddel cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Liddel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.
Law is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law connects with a high kick.
Liddel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddel tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Law throws a body kick that misses.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Law lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Law misses
and Liddel counters with a three punch combo that has Law backing up. Law nods at Liddel to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law pushes Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses with a double jab.
Liddel wants to clinch.
Law misses with the combination.
Liddel connects with a solid leg kick.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddel doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law throws a right hand that Liddel ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddel also avoids with ease.
Law throws a hook but Liddel avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddel counters with a two punch combo.
Law looks to land a left hand but Liddel moved out of range nicely.
Liddel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Law lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddel thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Liddel scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Law takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liddel feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Liddel scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Law at a distance.
Law swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddel blocks a head kick by Law.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jambo Liddel.
I think Liddel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambo Liddel!
A relieved looking Jambo Liddel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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