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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayce Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Hell Yeah. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kriss Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayce Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calhoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Calhoun lands a body punch.
Angel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calhoun with a knee to the head.
Calhoun lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kriss Angel has been cut.
Calhoun looking to throw knees to the head but Angel is blocking nicely.
Calhoun stalling.
Calhoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calhoun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angel moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel working hard to break the clinch.
Angel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calhoun lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun connects with a knee to the head.
Angel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angel is trying to force a seperation but Calhoun has the dominant position.
Calhoun has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Angel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Calhoun, and another! Angel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jayce Calhoun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash has chosen Here Comes the Money by Naughty by Nature as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Cash!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ss fails with a takedown attempt.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ss's hands.
Cash with a jab.
ss misses with a combination
and Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ss is rocked!
Cash lands a big uppercut and ss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ss looks OK. Cash waves ss back to his feet!
Oh ss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cash lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in ss - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Cash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Dowson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Robinson!
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, Luke Dowson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowson wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Dowson.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dowson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Dowson's guard.
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dowson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is in close to Dowson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dowson is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dowson avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Dowson is defending well.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Dowson is defending well.
Dowson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
Robinson prevents Dowson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working over Dowson with some ground and pound. Dowson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dowson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Robinson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Halley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Halley's chin.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Couture!
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, Richard Halley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Halley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Halley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halley is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Couture is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Halley!
Richard Halley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delon Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Danneskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delon Moore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danneskjold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danneskjold keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Danneskjold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danneskjold keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Danneskjold 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.
Danneskjold has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Danneskjold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore wants to control from the top but Danneskjold keeps moving.
Moore content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Delon Moore.
Moore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Danneskjold is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Danneskjold is defending the position.
Moore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Danneskjold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danneskjold gets back to full guard.
Danneskjold lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moore!
Moore has given up his back. Will we see Danneskjold going for some submissions?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjold is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moore has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danneskjold seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Moore's chin but Moore turns very nicely into Danneskjold's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Moore.
Danneskjold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danneskjold is looking to sinch up a triangle. Moore throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Danneskjold's body to avoid the submission. Danneskjold has instead reached around Moore's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Danneskjold arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ragnar Danneskjold!
Ragnar Danneskjold tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lleyton Stiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiels comes to the cage accompanied by Breakdown by breaking Benjamin. The key to victory for Lleyton Stiels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lleyton Stiels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Webbs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiels moves in looking to clinch but Webbs pushes him off.
Stiels slaps away a takedown attempt from Webbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stiels as Webbs shoots in.
Stiels scores with a three punch combo!
Stiels tries to clinch up.
Stiels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lleyton Stiels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Webbs.
Webbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stiels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webbs somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiels closes the distance but Webbs moves to the side
so Webbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Webbs wants to pass the guard but Stiels is keeping the position.
Webbs passes into half guard.
Stiels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webbs on the ground.
Webbs tries to pass to full mount but Stiels defends it.
Stiels wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs is pressing down on Stiels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiels is holding on for now.
Webbs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs has hold of Stiels's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stiels manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Webbs wants to take Stiels's back here but Stiels is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stiels is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Webbs has taken his back.
Webbs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stiels has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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.
Webbs looking for the choke from the back.
Webbs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Stiels won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Webbs off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Webbs! Jonny Webbs retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Webbs 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maliki Yoder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anvil of Crom -Heavy Metal. Adolf Hummel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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333 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Hummel!
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, Maliki Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel instigates a clinch.
Hummel tries to pull guard but Yoder won't allow it.
Yoder crunches a lovely knee into Hummel's ribcage.
Yoder lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Adolf Hummel has been cut.
Yoder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hummel is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Yoder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Yoder.
Yoder has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Hummel goes down! Yoder pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Hummel is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hummel is trying to control Yoder's posture but Yoder avoids it.
Oh Hummel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hummel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yoder cracks Hummel with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yoder immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hummel is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yoder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maliki Yoder!
Maliki Yoder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edith singin Those were the days..... Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sound of Silence. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Bunker sees coming a mile off.
Bunker slips under a jab from Nelson.
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunker to score with a decent uppercut.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bunker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Archie Bunker has been cut.
Bunker slips a straight right by Nelson.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunker. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunker throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Nelson walks into a jab.
Bunker checks a low kick from Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Bunker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunker.
Bunker avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Bunker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunker.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunker is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunker is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Bunker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bunker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bunker is breathing heavily.
Nelson cracks the inside of Bunker's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Bunker seems unphased.
Bunker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nelson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunker scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Bunker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Bunker's leg. Bunker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Bunker tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bunker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archie Bunker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Bunker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Archie Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker works the jab nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
Bunker avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Bunker's head back.
Nelson moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson scores with a nice head shot.
Bunker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Bunker looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson wants to slow Bunker down by chopping away at his legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bunker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bunker scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunker drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nelson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bunker swinging wildly here.
Bunker misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archie Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Bunker misses with an uppercut.
Bunker connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson tests Bunker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuma Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Bunker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
Nelson thumps Bunker with a low kick.
Bunker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunker.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Bunker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bunker.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson cracks Bunker with a right hand to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Bunker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunker moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunker's head.
Nelson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nelson connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Bunker moves his leg out of the way.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson slips a jab from Bunker.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Bunker gets a clinch.
Nelson gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson is looking to control Bunker's arms but Bunker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Bunker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Archie Bunker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Bunker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Bunker defends easily.
Nelson controls Bunker momentarily but Bunker frees himself.
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunker throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunker's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Nelson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kuma Nelson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bunker lands a two punch combo.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Bunker checks the leg kick.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunker blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunker's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
Bunker tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Bunker eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Kuma Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunker trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling Bunker's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archie Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunker tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Bunker is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson is controlling Bunker's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Bunker tries to pass.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Bunker postures up.
Bunker throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuma Nelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bunker throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Bunker.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuma Nelson!
A relieved looking Kuma Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Since the Flood- kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ace Espinoza has been cut.
Espinoza misses with an uppercut. Velazquez saw that one coming.
Velazquez thuds a left hand into Espinoza's body.
Espinoza throws a head kick that misses.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
Espinoza moves out of range as Velazquez strikes.
Espinoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Velazquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Espinoza.
Velazquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez loads up on a big right hand but Espinoza slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Velazquez.
Velazquez looks to land a combination. Espinoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Espinoza staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Espinoza.
Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velazquez.
A jab from Velazquez misses.
Velazquez scores with a nice head shot.
Ace Espinoza's cut is getting worse.
Velazquez connects with a looping right hand.
Velazquez lands with a hook. Espinoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velazquez throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Velazquez.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Velazquez with a hook.
Ace Espinoza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Velazquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velazquez misses with a double jab.
Espinoza defending well as Velazquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velazquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
Velazquez scores with the left hand. Espinoza knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza tries to move into range but Velazquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Espinoza is rocked!
Jeez, Ace Espinoza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Velazquez throws a looping overhand right but Espinoza ducks down to avoid it.
Velazquez throws a shot from downtown. Espinoza moves away and avoids it.
Espinoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velazquez scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ace Espinoza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kain Velazquez! Kain Velazquez retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kain Velazquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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