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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damn Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damn Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damn Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Russell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Russell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Michael Russell has been cut.
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Russell crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Russell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a big right hook! Russell looks hurt but is still standing! Hardy lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Russell falls down and Hardy dives in with a huge hammer fist! Russell's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hardy runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damn Hardy!
Damn Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Martin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaac Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Martin!
Martin is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bryan Wilson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Martin gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Isaac Martin just wasn't active enough.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaac Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wilson has his hands clasped together but Martin breaks the hold and Wilson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Martin!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Martin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Threpoynt Wonforr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Eminem-I'm A Soldier (remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Threpoynt Wonforr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonforr closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wonforr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz wants to stand but Wonforr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wonforr pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Wonforr is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonforr clinches with his opponent.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Wonforr.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Wonforr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Wonforr pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wonforr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Wonforr. Wonforr maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonforr lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wonforr lands an elbow inside.
Wonforr lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Wonforr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wonforr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonforr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wonforr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Wonforr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz jumps guard but Wonforr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Threpoynt Wonforr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Diaz.
Wonforr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Wonforr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonforr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wonforr lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Wonforr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Wonforr improves position.
Wonforr scores with a hook to the body.
Wonforr lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Wonforr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wonforr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonforr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonforr has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wonforr is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Threpoynt Wonforr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wonforr rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Wonforr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wonforr.
Wonforr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonforr lands an uppercut.
Wonforr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Wonforr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Nice elbow from Wonforr.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonforr.
A short left from Wonforr.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonforr lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
It looks like Max Diaz has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonforr throws an elbow but misses.
Wonforr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Wonforr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonforr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Wonforr lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wonforr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wonforr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wonforr.
A nice left hand lands by Wonforr.
Wonforr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Wonforr misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonforr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is rocked!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonforr finish him?
Wonforr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Threpoynt Wonforr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Diaz.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Wonforr to the mat.
Wonforr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Wonforr passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Wonforr is keeping busy.
Wonforr prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Wonforr tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Wonforr stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonforr instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Threpoynt Wonforr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Diaz's cut.
That's time! Wonforr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wonforr clinches.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wonforr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonforr lands with a right to the head.
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Wonforr up, before dumping him to the ground. Wonforr manages to land in guard.
Wonforr pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonforr is retaining full guard.
Wonforr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wonforr is proving hard to escape from.
Wonforr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonforr is keeping the position for now.
Wonforr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wonforr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wonforr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Threpoynt Wonforr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wonforr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Wonforr.
Wonforr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonforr.
Wonforr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonforr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Wonforr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Threpoynt Wonforr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonforr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonforr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Wonforr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wonforr pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Threpoynt Wonforr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Diaz.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wonforr avoiding damage.
Wonforr lands a nice elbow.
Max Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonforr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Nice elbow from Wonforr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonforr.
Wonforr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonforr lands an uppercut.
Wonforr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wonforr lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonforr.
Wonforr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wonforr is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonforr down to the mat. Wonforr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wonforr clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonforr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wonforr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Wonforr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz tries to clinch up but Wonforr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diaz to the mat! Diaz covers up and Wonforr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Threpoynt Wonforr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonic Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonic Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa lands a body shot.
Novikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Novikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Novikov tries to pass.
Sosa wants to sweep here but Novikov controlling him for the moment.
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Novikov defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonic Novikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novikov manages to avoid it.
Novikov shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Novikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonic Novikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sosa enables Novikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Novikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov won't allow Sosa to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonic Novikov just wasn't active enough.
Sosa throws a hook but Novikov avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Novikov shoots in.
Novikov shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Novikov is proving a slippery customer.
Novikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novikov is one step ahead there.
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Novikov defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Novikov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonic Novikov dominated that 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.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sosa but Sosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Sosa coming out on top.
Sosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Novikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sosa sizes up Novikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jonic Novikov has been cut.
Novikov walks into a left hand.
Novikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sosa pinned against the cage. Sosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonic Novikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novikov tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novikov's head backwards.
Novikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Novikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Novikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosa wants to get back to full guard.
Novikov trying to mount his opponent but Sosa defends it.
Novikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa wants to control but Novikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jonic Novikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Novikov controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonic Novikov.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Sosa lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nir Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Novikov walks into a left hand.
Novikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novikov tries for a takedown but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa digs a good hook to Novikov's body.
Sosa thuds a left hand into Novikov's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novikov is defended easily by Sosa.
Sosa scores with a punch to the head.
Jonic Novikov's cut is getting worse.
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Sosa drops Novikov with a nice combination! Sosa dives into Novikov's guard, looking to finish!
Novikov is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Sosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Novikov's guard.
Oh Novikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sosa wants to control from the top but Novikov keeps moving.
Sosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Novikov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nir Sosa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Novikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sosa circles away.
Jab from Sosa.
Sosa wants to clinch.
Sosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonic Novikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Novikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novikov.
Novikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Novikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Novikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonic Novikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novikov needs to keep his hands up - Sosa had a free shot at his head there.
Sosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novikov at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Sosa. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sosa lands a jab to Novikov's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Novikov pushes him off.
Sosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sosa sizes up Novikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Novikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jonic Novikov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sosa stuns Novikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sosa scores with a jab. Novikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novikov's hands.
Jonic Novikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa punishes Novikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sosa scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sosa as he connects with a hook.
Sosa throws a monster overhand right that drops Novikov! Sosa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nir Sosa!
Nir Sosa made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McNabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew McRaylen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
155 lbs
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161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack McNabb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew McRaylen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRaylen forces McNabb back against the cage and clinches.
McNabb is trying to force a seperation but McRaylen has the dominant position.
McNabb is trying to break the clinch but McRaylen is controlling him.
McRaylen tries to pull guard but McNabb won't allow it.
McRaylen manages to pull guard.
McNabb trying to control the position from guard on top but McRaylen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNabb wants to get up but he can't break McRaylen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNabb won't allow McRaylen to sweep him here.
McNabb controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack McNabb wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McNabb throws a right and a left that McRaylen avoids nicely.
McRaylen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRaylen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McRaylen is looking to take a break and control but McNabb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McRaylen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McRaylen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McRaylen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNabb's head.
It looks like McRaylen is going to stand back up.
McNabb is looking for a sweep. McRaylen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNabb is trying to stand.
McNabb tries to roll over but McRaylen keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McRaylen wants to take a breather but McNabb is having none of it.
McNabb wants to get back to his feet.
McNabb is staying active underneath McRaylen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from McRaylen.
McRaylen is looking to stall here but McNabb recovers full guard.
McRaylen trying to control but McNabb is working from the bottom.
McNabb pulls McRaylen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRaylen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McNabb's head.
McRaylen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRaylen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNabb is controlling McRaylen's posture.
McRaylen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McRaylen postures up in McNabb's guard and throws a big left but McNabb blocks it.
McRaylen is looking to work some ground and pound but McNabb has wrist control.
McRaylen tries to stand but McNabb is controlling from the bottom.
McNabb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack McNabb has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNabb leaves McRaylen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNabb stuffs the takedown attempt from McRaylen. McRaylen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack McNabb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew McRaylen.
McRaylen shoots for a double leg takedown but McNabb sprawls well. He's pushed McRaylen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNabb looks to land a combination but McRaylen avoids it well.
McRaylen wants to clinch.
McNabb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McRaylen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McNabb won't be happy with that.
McRaylen looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRaylen trying to control the position but McNabb is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNabb is trying to control McRaylen's posture but McRaylen avoids it.
McRaylen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew McRaylen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McRaylen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNabb.
McRaylen shoots in but McNabb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McRaylen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McNabb sprawls well. McNabb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McRaylen gets slowly back to his feet.
McRaylen dodges the punch combination from McNabb.
No luck for McRaylen with that takedown attempt.
Jack McNabb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew McRaylen.
McRaylen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNabb but McNabb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack McNabb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNabb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McNabb duly obliges.
McNabb looks to land a combination but McRaylen avoids it well.
A nice combination there by McNabb.
McNabb misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRaylen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNabb avoids it really well and circles away.
McRaylen is breathing heavily.
McNabb throws a series of punches but McRaylen avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRaylen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNabb throws a right and a left that McRaylen avoids nicely.
McRaylen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from McNabb misses
and McRaylen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McNabb's guard now.
McRaylen throwing strikes from guard but McNabb blocks nicely.
McRaylen throwing strikes but missing.
McNabb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNabb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McRaylen wants to control from the top but McNabb keeps moving.
McNabb wants to stand but McRaylen is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McRaylen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McRaylen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNabb on his heels. He'll look to pass McNabb's guard now, I'm sure.
McNabb keeping moving, preventing McRaylen from controlling successfully.
McNabb wants to get back to his feet but McRaylen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McRaylen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McRaylen connects with a couple of short punches.
McNabb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McRaylen is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen looking to pass the guard.
McRaylen throws an elbow that misses. McNabb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRaylen's guard. Nice move by McNabb!
McRaylen keeping moving, preventing McNabb from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by McNabb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNabb fails to land with a series of punches.
McNabb scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by McRaylen or perhaps it was just good defense by McNabb which made him look bad.
McRaylen is looking to clinch but McNabb is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew McRaylen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNabb is defended easily by McRaylen.
McNabb tries to bum rush McRaylen with a series of wild strikes but McRaylen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRaylen fails with the takedown.
McNabb misses with a double jab
and McRaylen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McNabb's guard now.
McRaylen wants to control from the top but McNabb keeps moving.
McNabb is looking to stand up but McRaylen isn't so interested in that idea.
McRaylen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNabb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McRaylen has McNabb in his guard.
McRaylen wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrew McRaylen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew McRaylen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McNabb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McRaylen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNabb.
McRaylen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNabb tries to kick McRaylen off but McRaylen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen tries to stand and escape but McNabb is controlling the position.
McRaylen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McNabb has one foot on McRaylen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McNabb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McRaylen trying to control the position from guard on top but McNabb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRaylen pushes down on McNabb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McRaylen trying to mount his opponent but McNabb defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McNabb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McRaylen.
McNabb tries to kick McRaylen off but McRaylen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McNabb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McNabb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McRaylen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McRaylen's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRaylen just trying to survive but McNabb is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will McNabb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McNabb avoiding McRaylen 's attempts to control his hands.
Jack McNabb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew McRaylen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew McRaylen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McRaylen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew McRaylen!
Andrew McRaylen took some time post fight to say the following; 'Beware, Homies! Wolf Is On The Hunt Again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fuller did well to prevent Campbell getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuller working a defensive guard but Campbell passes into half guard.
Fuller is looking to get back to is feet but Campbell passes into side control.
Fuller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Campbell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Campbell advances nicely into full mount.
Campbell wants to take Fuller's back but he can't do it this time.
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Fuller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Campbell looking to secure an arm triangle but Fuller defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Fuller is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Campbell! Fuller is hurt baaadly! Campbell is firing away with more strikes - Fuller is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Campbell!
Edward Campbell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellington Darden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ray Lewis - What Time Is It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellington Darden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robertson clinches up with Darden and pushes him back against the cage.
Darden throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Darden is trying to break free.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Darden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darden.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Darden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robertson can't fight it off and eventually Darden manages to take the fight to the floor. Robertson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Darden lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darden throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Darden controlling him for the moment.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James Robertson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Robertson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darden.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson taking a breather.
Darden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robertson blocks an uppercut.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Darden 's eye.
Darden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Darden blocks an elbow strike.
Darden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Darden 's eye.
Darden taking a breather.
Darden looking for a takedown.
Robertson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darden up against the cage.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson stalling the fight.
Darden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darden can't get the takedown.
Darden being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.
Darden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robertson instigates a clinch.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Darden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
Robertson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Darden's takedown attempt.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Darden blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden wants a takedown.
Robertson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darden as Robertson tries to tie him up.
Darden is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Darden blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Darden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Darden wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson lands a damaging elbow.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stalling against the cage.
Robertson trying to stall but Darden improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Darden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Darden blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Robertson.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson tries to stall but Darden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to stall.
Darden avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson is trying to stall.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Darden tries to score a body lock takedown but Robertson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darden avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson has Darden up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darden's defenses.
Robertson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darden tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darden gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.
Darden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Darden's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darden's defenses.
It looks like Ellington Darden has been cut.
Robertson looking to stall.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow that stopped Darden in his tracks for a moment.
Darden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Darden's takedown attempt.
Darden can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darden gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson keeps control of Darden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robertson has Darden pressed against the cage.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darden looking for a takedown.
Darden wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darden tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden throws an elbow that misses.
Darden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darden is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darden takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson is pressing down on Darden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darden working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Robertson!
James Robertson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon has chosen Riot - Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Mad Raefon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanikawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raefon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raefon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadaharu Tanikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanikawa misses with a takedown
and Raefon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa can't get the takedown.
Tanikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raefon misses with some punches.
Raefon has a couple of punches blocked by Tanikawa.
Raefon has a couple of punches blocked by Tanikawa.
Raefon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanikawa looking to stall.
Raefon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanikawa.
Raefon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Raefon.
A head punch on the inside from Raefon fails to land.
Tanikawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanikawa.
Raefon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raefon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanikawa backwards.
A short left from Raefon.
Tanikawa blocking some punches.
Raefon misses with the head strike.
Raefon throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raefon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raefon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Raefon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raefon throws a head punch that misses.
Raefon prevents the takedown attempt.
Raefon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raefon has a couple of punches blocked by Tanikawa.
Raefon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raefon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanikawa.
Raefon misses with some punches.
Raefon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raefon misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raefon throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tanikawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
Raefon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa blocking some punches.
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
Raefon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raefon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raefon pushes Tanikawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raefon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raefon fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanikawa blocking some punches.
Raefon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Raefon fails to land.
Raefon misses with some punches.
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
Raefon misses with some punches.
Raefon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raefon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanikawa blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raefon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raefon lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raefon misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Raefon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanikawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raefon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanikawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raefon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanikawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Raefon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanikawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadaharu Tanikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanikawa has his takedown stuffed
and Raefon counters with a two punch combo.
Tanikawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Raefon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mad Raefon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanikawa shoots and misses
and Raefon counters with a left and a right... And another left! Tanikawa is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Raefon!
Mad Raefon is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mad Raefon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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