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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keaton Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray's entrance music is Champion. A fine choice. Mendonca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS - DISTURBED kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keaton Mendonca!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dray but Dray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendonca tries to avoid it but Dray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendonca to the ground. Mendonca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dray fails with the takedown
and Mendonca counters by moving into the clinch.
Dray breaks the clinch.
Mendonca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendonca gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendonca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendonca wants to pass the guard but Dray is keeping the position.
Mendonca wants to stand and escape but instead Dray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dray tries to stand but Mendonca is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keaton Mendonca was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendonca moves in looking to clinch but Dray pushes him off.
Mendonca shoots in and drives through. Dray sprawls well.
Ricky Dray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Mendonca.
Dray shoots for a takedown but Mendonca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendonca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca moves in looking to clinch but Dray pushes him off.
Dray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendonca as he jumps to the side.
Dray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendonca dives in and scores a takedown into Dray's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendonca looks gassed!
Dray looking for a guillotine here but Mendonca defends easily.
Mendonca is looking to stand up but Dray won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca wants to pass the guard but Dray is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendonca wants to stand and escape but instead Dray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray won't allow Mendonca to get back to his feet.
Dray won't allow Mendonca to sweep him here.
Dray wants to pass the guard but Mendonca is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Mendonca 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.
Dray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendonca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dray somewhat.
Dray tries for a takedown but Mendonca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendonca scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendonca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mendonca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keaton Mendonca wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mendonca tries to clinch but Dray is having none of it.
Dray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendonca.
Mendonca is breathing heavily.
Mendonca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dray tries to avoid it but Mendonca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dray to the ground. Dray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricky Dray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca wants to clinch.
Dray gets caught flat footed, as Mendonca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dray's closed guard. He's half up but Dray has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dray pivots and extends the arm, Mendonca falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dray! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Dray!
Ricky Dray gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Post Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Post Man !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters by clinching up.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man working aggressively here.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
Man drops Harris with a big right hand! Man charges in looking to finish - Harris manages to keep Man in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Harris is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man working aggressively here.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is trying to stall.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Man lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harris to his knees! Man keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Post Man !
Post Man is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Undertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Summers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Undertaker !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Undertaker rushes Summers and presses him up against the cage.
Undertaker pulls Summers into guard.
Summers stands up out of Undertaker 's guard for a moment - Undertaker manages to land a nice upkick.
Undertaker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Summers !
Undertaker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Summers to take his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Undertaker .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Undertaker .
What can Summers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Undertaker cracks Summers with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Summers from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Summers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Summers is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undertaker working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Summers is doing well to defend. Undertaker seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Summers is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Undertaker !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Burnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Perfect !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perfect shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Perfect landing a few strikes.
Burnett is trying to control Perfect 's posture but Perfect avoids it.
Perfect stands up and beckons Burnett to his feet.
Perfect gets tackled into the cage by Burnett. Burnett maintains the clinch.
Perfect drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perfect sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Burnett with that takedown attempt.
Perfect doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perfect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perfect is trying to control Burnett's posture but Burnett avoids it.
Perfect gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burnett's back!
Perfect struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Good control from Perfect .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Perfect might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Perfect .
Perfect shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perfect 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perfect swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perfect shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burnett as he jumps to the side.
Burnett moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfect tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burnett smiles and moves away.
Burnett moves into range and clinches up with Perfect .
Burnett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burnett wants the takedown. Perfect is fighting it off but Burnett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perfect 's guard against the cage.
Perfect throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burnett throws an elbow that misses. Perfect uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Perfect !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perfect prevents Burnett from getting back to his feet.
Perfect stopping the sweep attempt from Burnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Perfect will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perfect takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mr Perfect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perfect jumps guard and drags Burnett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Perfect is trying to control the position but Burnett postures up.
Burnett wants to control from the top but Perfect keeps moving.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfect looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burnett is one step ahead there.
Burnett tries to stand but Perfect is controlling from the bottom.
Perfect looking for a sweep. Not yet Perfect , not yet.
Burnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Burnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Burnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perfect , pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect tries to pull guard but Burnett won't allow it.
Perfect is breathing heavily.
Perfect wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burnett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perfect .
Burnett has had enough of the clinch but Perfect keeps him there for the moment.
Perfect with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Perfect .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perfect is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burnett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steven Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Perfect .
Perfect avoiding damage as Burnett throws knees to the body.
Burnett is trying to trip Perfect . He has hold of a leg but Perfect is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burnett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burnett wants to stand but Perfect has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perfect on the ground.
Burnett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Perfect has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Burnett is looking to defend but Perfect has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Burnett! Perfect pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Burnett taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Perfect !
Mr Perfect is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Givens !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Summers !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Givens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Summers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Summers lands an elbow inside that Givens shrugs off.
It looks like Roger Givens has been cut.
Summers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Givens misses with a takedown
and Summers counters with an inside leg kick.
Givens misses with a takedown
and Summers counters with a body kick that stops Givens in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Givens . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a shoot takedown. Givens fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Givens is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Summers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Summers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Summers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Summers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Summers throwing strikes but Givens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Summers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Givens crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Summers 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Givens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Summers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Givens off and has taken his back!
Givens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers controls the action.
Givens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Summers is riding his opponent, not letting Givens buck him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Givens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Summers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Givens .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Summers .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Givens 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Summers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Givens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Summers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Summers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Givens to keep the fight standing.
Summers 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Givens doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Summers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Summers has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Summers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Summers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Givens shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Givens 's guard now.
Summers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Givens tries for a takedown but Summers circles away easily
and Summers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Givens 's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Givens . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers forces Givens back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Summers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Givens , up you get!
Summers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Summers advances to full mount.
Summers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Givens is surviving well by controlling Summers 's body position as best he can.
Summers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers wants to finish this one by submission but Givens is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Summers .
Summers has hold of Givens 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Givens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Summers content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Givens 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Givens with a lazy takedown attempt
so Summers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Summers pushes down on Givens 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Givens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Givens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Summers decides to stand and escape the position.
Roger Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens with a poor takedown
and Summers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Givens 's guard.
Summers is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Summers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Givens , up you get!
Summers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Summers lands an elbow inside that Givens shrugs off.
Summers breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a head kick. That will keep Givens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Givens . That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens misses with a takedown
and Summers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Givens 's guard.
Summers controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Summers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Summers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Givens 's half guard.
Summers passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers working for a guillotine from mount but Givens is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Givens is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Summers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Givens looks a forlorn figure.
Summers looking for a guillotine from mount but Givens is having none of it.
Roger Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Summers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Summers 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Summers !
James Summers is the new super heavyweight champion!
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