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TRMTFL 7:Kissinger vs Phillips PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Plouman Snr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maven's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "System Breakdown" by Eb11. This should be fireworks!
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226 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Maven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Plouman Snr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plouman Snr pinned against the cage. Plouman Snr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plouman Snr fakes the leg kick and cracks Maven in the body.
A head kick misses from Plouman Snr.
Plouman Snr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plouman Snr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plouman Snr lands a leg kick that knocks Maven off balance momentarily.
Maven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Plouman Snr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Plouman Snr tenderised Maven's leg. Maven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plouman Snr lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maven avoids the head kick by Plouman Snr.
Plouman Snr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maven.
Maven blocks a head kick by Plouman Snr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Snr tries a head kick but it misses.
Plouman Snr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maven blocks a low kick nicely.
Maven shoots in and bounces Plouman Snr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plouman Snr, up you get!
Good shot there by Plouman Snr.
Maven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plouman Snr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plouman Snr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maven is rocked!
Plouman Snr drops Maven with a big left hand! Maven is injured, injured bad! Plouman Snr jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Plouman Snr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asterix Sedetrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemo Amos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asterix Sedetrano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kemo Amos's chin.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asterix Sedetrano!
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, Kemo Amos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sedetrano, pushing him back against the cage.
Amos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sedetrano is defending well.
Amos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sedetrano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Amos can't fight it off and eventually Sedetrano manages to take the fight to the floor. Amos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sedetrano is looking to stand up but Amos won't let him.
Amos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sedetrano is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano wants to stand but Amos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Amos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Amos tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Asterix Sedetrano just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by Amos or perhaps it was just good defense by Sedetrano which made him look bad.
Asterix Sedetrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemo Amos.
Amos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amos there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sedetrano looks to land a left hand but Amos moved out of range nicely.
Sedetrano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amos.
Amos wants to clinch up but Sedetrano keeps it at a distance.
Sedetrano stuffs the takedown.
Amos misses with a takedown attempt - Sedetrano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sedetrano as he connects with a hook.
Amos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sedetrano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asterix Sedetrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sedetrano cracks Amos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Sedetrano.
Amos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sedetrano tries to avoid it but Amos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sedetrano to the ground. Sedetrano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kemo Amos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sedetrano pinned against the cage. Sedetrano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amos gets a clinch.
Amos has Sedetrano pressed against the cage, preventing Sedetrano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amos goes for a takedown attempt but Sedetrano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sedetrano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sedetrano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Amos with that takedown attempt.
Sedetrano throws a hook but Amos blocks it.
Amos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amos looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amos shoots in and drives through. Sedetrano sprawls well.
Jab from Sedetrano.
Sedetrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sedetrano as he jumps to the side.
Amos looks for a takedown but Sedetrano sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asterix Sedetrano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Sedetrano.
Sedetrano scores with a shot to the body.
Amos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sedetrano to score with a decent uppercut.
Asterix Sedetrano is winning the standup battle so far.
Sedetrano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sedetrano scores with the left hand. Amos knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amos staying out of range there.
Sedetrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amos moves into the clinch successfully.
Amos wants to take the fight to the mat but Sedetrano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sedetrano after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Amos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sedetrano has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Amos works to full guard.
Sedetrano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sedetrano is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Sedetrano wants to stand and escape but instead Amos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sedetrano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Amos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sedetrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amos on the ground.
Amos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sedetrano, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amos is trying to get an arm triangle but Sedetrano is defending well.
Amos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sedetrano has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Asterix Sedetrano will probably get the nod.
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!
Amos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amos closes the distance and pushes Sedetrano back into the cage.
Sedetrano gets underhooks to prevent Amos's takedown attempt.
Amos can't get the takedown.
Asterix Sedetrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemo Amos.
Amos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sedetrano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amos wants to take the fight to the mat but Sedetrano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sedetrano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sedetrano after a bit of a struggle.
Amos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sedetrano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano lands a two punch combo.
Amos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sedetrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sedetrano works over Amos's head and body with a nice combination.
Sedetrano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amos back to the cage. Sedetrano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sedetrano leaves Amos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sedetrano digs a good hook to Amos's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amos looks for a takedown but Sedetrano sprawls well.
Sedetrano throws a right hand that Amos ducks under and follows up with a left that Amos also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Sedetrano.
Sedetrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Sedetrano. No joy for Amos on that attempt.
Sedetrano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asterix Sedetrano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sedetrano cracks Amos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano connects with a right hand. Amos shakes it off.
Sedetrano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amos is rocked!
Sedetrano scores with a nice strike.
Amos is still on wobbly legs! Can Sedetrano finish him?
Sedetrano drops Amos with a huge uppercut! Amos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sedetrano is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asterix Sedetrano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Tesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurent Tesser!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Tesser feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ryan sprawling to the canvas! Ryan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tesser finish him?!
Ryan is rocked!
It looks like Matt Ryan has been cut.
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!
Tesser tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurent Tesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Tesser.
Tesser tries to clinch up.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tesser closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Tesser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tesser drops Ryan with a beautiful combination! Ryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tesser is looking for the KO!
Tesser closes the distance and clinches.
Tesser working aggressively here.
Tesser lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Ryan pressed against the cage. Tesser frees himself up and cracks Tesser with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Ryan crumples to the floor, out cold! Tesser jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laurent Tesser!
Laurent Tesser very nearly forgot to thank Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yur Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gay comes to the cage accompanied by I Need a Doctor Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yur Gay!
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, Titus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gay is defending well.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Gay sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Gay gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gay is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but Gay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yur Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Johnson.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson looks gassed!
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay stuffs the takedown.
Gay doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Gay doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Gay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gay darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gay moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Yur Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Gay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Gay stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yur Gay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
Gay doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Gay darts in trying to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay stuffs the takedown.
Gay tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gay sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gay manages to break the clinch.
Gay moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gay instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yur Gay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gay moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Gay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gay swivels and escapes.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Gay. Gay maintains the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gay is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gay down to the mat. Gay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yur Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Johnson.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Gay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gay tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Gay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yur Gay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gay prevents the takedown attempt.
Gay stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay after a bit of a struggle.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Gay. Gay maintains the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Gay manages to break the clinch.
Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yur Gay is winning the standup battle so far.
Gay tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gay wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Gay wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Gay fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gay clinches up against the cage.
Gay stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yur Gay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay clinches.
Gay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay manages to break the clinch.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gay moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay moves into the clinch.
Gay manages to break the clinch.
Gay moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay breaks the clinch.
Gay wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Gay scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Titus Johnson has been cut.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gay breaks the clinch.
Gay tries to clinch up.
Gay stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yur Gay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Gay. Gay maintains the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gay stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Gay manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
Gay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gay darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gay's guard now.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yur Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Johnson.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay after a bit of a struggle.
Gay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Gay closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Gay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gay tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay wants to clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay sprawls well. Gay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay tries to clinch up.
Gay is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Gay didn't expect that.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Gay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Gay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Gay clinches.
Gay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Gay closes the distance and clinches.
Gay gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gay wants to clinch.
Titus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yur Gay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yur Gay!
Yur Gay really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KrakHeaD Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Longoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Hall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Longoria's chin.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Longoria!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Longoria's guard.
Longoria being controlled here, momentarily.
Longoria trying to control the position.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Jesse Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Longoria tries to clinch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longoria throws a lazy head kick
and Hall counters with a good low kick that Longoria was not able to check.
Longoria closes the distance and clinches.
Longoria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longoria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Longoria to the mat. Longoria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jesse Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Longoria misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Longoria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longoria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longoria misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Longoria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Jesse Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Longoria.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longoria with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Longoria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longoria shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
Longoria is rocked!
Longoria looks gassed!
Hall lands a brutal head kick. Longoria looks out on his feet and Hall throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jesse Hall!
Our winner, Jesse Hall, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jones stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jones has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quinton Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quinton Jackson.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quinton Jackson.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcan Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vulcan Raven will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vulcan Raven!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raven tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raven to the ground. Raven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo scores with a takedown into Raven's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raven wants to stand up but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aldo really is a fat lump.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aldo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo controlling the action here.
Aldo moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven being controlled for a moment.
Aldo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aldo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raven!
Raven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aldo dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aldo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aldo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raven looks a forlorn figure.
Aldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Aldo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Raven is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
185 lbs
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29
186 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Couture!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a double leg but Fulton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fulton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Fulton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Fulton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jimmy Fulton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Couture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Fulton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Fulton sits in half guard.
Couture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fulton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fulton's back!
Fulton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Couture thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fulton tries to escape but Couture has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looking to break Fulton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fulton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Couture will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Couture go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Couture slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Couture's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fulton has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Couture.
Fulton breaks Couture's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture pulls Fulton in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Devin Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fulton sprawls well. Fulton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Fulton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Couture to the ground. Fulton is now in Couture's guard.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Fulton content to stall in guard here.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fulton is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimmy Fulton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fulton gets the takedown into side control.
Couture manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Couture wants to control but Fulton is keeping him busy.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fulton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fulton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulton has wrist control.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture postures up in Fulton's guard and throws a big left but Fulton blocks it.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture throws a strike but Fulton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Fulton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fulton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fulton is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Couture might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fulton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Fulton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture controls from within his opponent's guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fulton controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devin Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Devin Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Fulton sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture dives in and grabs Fulton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton gets a takedown into half guard.
Fulton prevents Couture from improving his position.
Fulton is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Couture pushes Fulton off and gets back to his feet.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimmy Fulton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Couture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fulton.
Couture gets caught napping as Fulton dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Fulton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulton is one step ahead there.
Fulton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulton has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fulton!
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton can't escape the position.
Couture lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fulton is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fulton hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Couture shoots for a takedown but Fulton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devin Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fulton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulton has wrist control.
Couture won't allow Fulton to get back to his feet.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fulton's head.
Fulton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fulton is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Devin Couture.
Fulton dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Fulton's head and hops out.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Couture napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to kick Fulton off but Fulton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fulton is trying to control the action in half guard but Couture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture trying to control but Fulton postures 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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Couture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Couture wants to stand but Fulton is controlling the position.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fulton scores a takedown into full mount!
Couture bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a couple of digs.
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture stays in close to Fulton's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Couture!
Devin Couture decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Short could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Sullivan's chin.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Short!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short connects with a solid leg kick.
Short lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Short is looking to clinch.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short as he avoids it easily.
Brandon Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Short stuffs the takedown.
Short wants to clinch.
Short forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Short working Sullivan over with knees to the body.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.
Short with a knee to the head.
Short lands a knee to the body.
Sullivan looks gassed!
Sullivan looking to stall.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Short connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sullivan's face.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Short lands an elbow just above Sullivan 's eye.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Short lands a body punch.
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!
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Short.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Short lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Short.
Stalling in the clinch from Short.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Short taking a breather.
A short left from Short.
Knees in the clinch landing for Short.
Knees to the body from Short.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
Short lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Short content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Short unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sullivan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Short is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Short using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Short lands an elbow that stopped Sullivan in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Short using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Short.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Knees to the body from Short.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Short dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Short can pounce on him.
Short lands with a thumping leg kick.
Short lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Short instigates a clinch.
Short dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan is defending well for now.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Short using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Short landing knees to the body.
Short just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short lands a hook to the side of the head.
Short throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Short has managed to clinch.
Short missing with knees to the body.
Short has Sullivan pressed against the cage.
Short lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Short.
Short scores with a knee to the head.
Sullivan is rocked!
It looks like Sean Sullivan has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Short.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Short finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short lands an elbow just above Sullivan 's eye.
Brandon Short has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Short putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Short is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Short displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Short works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Short has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Short missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
Short landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Sullivan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Short cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Short.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Short.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Short putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Short throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Short lands a nice knee to the body.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
Short missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Short dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Short's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Short connects with an inside leg kick.
Short lands a brutal head kick. Sullivan looks out on his feet and Short throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Brandon Short!
Brandon Short retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandon Short thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Phillips has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kissinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there.
Kissinger kicks Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kissinger misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a right hand that Kissinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kissinger also avoids with ease.
Kissinger wants to clinch.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Kissinger.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissinger. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips defending well as Kissinger loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips tries to bum rush Kissinger with a series of wild strikes but Kissinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips scores a takedown into full mount!
Phillips jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kissinger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kissinger and Phillips has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kissinger, who protects the arm well.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kissinger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kissinger wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kissinger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kissinger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phillips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kissinger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissinger wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Kissinger is controlling well.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Kissinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips gets full guard.
Phillips throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kissinger postures up.
Kissinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phillips is proving hard to escape from.
Phillips 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Kissinger pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phillips bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phillips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phillips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kissinger tries to improve position but can't.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kissinger, who protects the arm well.
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kissinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kissinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Phillips's guard! Nice work there by Kissinger!
Phillips wants to sweep here but Kissinger controlling him for the moment.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Kissinger is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kissinger controls the pace.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Kissinger from controlling successfully.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Kissinger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kissinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissinger moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kissinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kissinger's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kissinger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kissinger has escaped and now he's on top!
Philip Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is looking to sweep but instead, Kissinger has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phillips.
Phillips working for a triangle but Kissinger defends it easily.
Phillips wants to control the position but Kissinger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissinger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Kissinger has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kissinger misses with a leg kick
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kissinger tries to clinch but Phillips moves away
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philip Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips stalks Kissinger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kissinger's face. Kissinger staggers backwards, shaken.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Kissinger.
Phillips thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kissinger if he has to take too many more of those.
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips has gone for a leg lock! Kissinger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phillips's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Kissinger from controlling successfully.
Kissinger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Kissinger is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger looking to pass the guard.
Phillips isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kissinger stacks Phillips on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kissinger!
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kissinger off and has taken his back!
Phillips has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Phillips is persistently looking for the submission but Kissinger is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger wants to control his opponent's hands but Phillips gets his hands free.
Phillips is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips is persistently looking for the submission but Kissinger is defending it well.
Phillips patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kissinger has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Phillips has the hooks in. Kissinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phillips doesn't have the hooks in and Kissinger manages to turn into his guard.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kissinger is one step ahead there.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kissinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kissinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kissinger!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phillips is looking to work his way around to Kissinger's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Phillips breaks from Kissinger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Henry Kissinger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Kissinger bucks and avoids them well.
Kissinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kissinger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Kissinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kissinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kissinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Kissinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Kissinger has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kissinger keeps moving.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kissinger keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phillips as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kissinger screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phillips! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Philip Phillips!
Philip Phillips is the new welterweight champion!
Philip Phillips really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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