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V.11: Edvall vs. LaCroix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beco Seco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beco Seco!
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, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Cop has Seco up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cro Cop.
Seco pulls Cro Cop into guard.
Seco is trying to keep Cro Cop in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cro Cop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cro Cop is looking to work some ground and pound but Seco has wrist control.
Seco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cro Cop is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop wants to pass the guard but Seco is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seco wants to sweep here but Cro Cop controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seco avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
Seco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cro Cop as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seco.
Cro Cop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cro Cop wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beco Seco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seco shoots in for a double leg but Cro Cop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cro Cop darts in and clinches Seco up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seco dodges an elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco dodges an elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco looking for a takedown.
Seco dodges an elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco avoids a wild elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cro Cop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cro Cop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seco blocks an elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco is trying to drag Cro Cop to the mat but Cro Cop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cro Cop stalling the fight.
Cro Cop lands an elbow that stopped Seco in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Beco Seco has been cut.
Cro Cop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cro Cop lands a nice elbow.
Cro Cop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cro Cop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cro Cop taking a breather.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside.
Cro Cop misses with an elbow strike.
Cro Cop stalling the fight.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside.
Cro Cop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seco avoids the elbow strike from Cro Cop, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seco dodges an elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco takes an elbow to the temple.
Seco tries to score a body lock takedown but Cro Cop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seco blocks an elbow strike.
Seco goes for a takedown attempt but Cro Cop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cro Cop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seco, pushing him back against the cage.
Seco tries to score a body lock takedown but Cro Cop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cro Cop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cro Cop prevents it.
Cro Cop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seco takes an elbow to the temple.
Seco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cro Cop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seco is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cro Cop.
The crowd are getting on Cro Cop's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Seco blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
Beco Seco's cut is getting worse.
Seco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cro Cop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seco looking for a takedown.
Seco avoids the elbow strike from Cro Cop, against the cage.
Seco tries to score a body lock takedown but Cro Cop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cro Cop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside that Seco shrugs off.
Cro Cop misses with an elbow strike.
Cro Cop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seco up against the cage.
Seco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cro Cop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cro Cop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seco avoids the elbow strike from Cro Cop, against the cage.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside.
Cro Cop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Cro Cop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beco Seco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cro Cop darts in and clinches Seco up against the cage.
Seco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cro Cop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cro Cop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
Seco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Cro Cop.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cro Cop throws an elbow but misses.
Cro Cop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cro Cop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beco Seco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seco avoids a wild elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Seco blocks the elbow strike.
Seco tries to pull guard but Cro Cop holds him up against the cage and eventually Seco drops back down to his feet.
Cro Cop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cro Cop stalling.
Cro Cop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside.
Beco Seco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seco goes for a takedown attempt but Cro Cop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop has Seco up against the cage in a clinch.
Seco has Cro Cop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cro Cop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside.
Cro Cop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mirko Cro Cop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cro Cop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cro Cop prevents the takedown attempt.
Cro Cop misses with an elbow strike.
Cro Cop lands an elbow just above Seco 's eye.
Cro Cop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cro Cop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seco takes an elbow to the temple.
Seco avoids a wild elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cro Cop.
Seco avoids a wild elbow strike from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop lands an elbow inside that Seco shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cro Cop throws an elbow but misses.
Cro Cop lands an elbow just above Seco 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cro Cop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cro Cop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cro Cop gets underhooks to prevent Seco's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cro Cop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seco is working for takedown but Cro Cop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cro Cop controlling the action here for a moment.
Seco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cro Cop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seco takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Beco Seco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cro Cop's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cro Cop throws an elbow that misses.
Cro Cop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cro Cop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cro Cop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Beco Seco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirko Cro Cop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hank the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Adrenaline. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, hank the tank!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the tank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross stuffs the takedown.
the tank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the tank.
the tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
the tank has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
the tank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cross is trying to keep an underhook but the tank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cross is trying to stand.
the tank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross is defending against the submission attempts here by the tank.
Cross is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross moves into range and clinches up with the tank.
Cross is trying to maintain a safe position but the tank gets an underhook and turns Cross into the cage.
the tank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses the tank's sensitive parts.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the tank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
the tank wants to clinch.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the tank.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cross!
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and the tank moves out of range easily.
Cross tries to clinch but the tank moves out of range.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross tries to clinch there but the tank circles away.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - the tank circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross thows a body kick. the tank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Cross lands but the tank takes it in his stride.
the tank closes the distance but Cross moves to the side
and the tank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross pushes the tank up against the cage in a clinch.
the tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
the tank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
the tank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cross lands a nice looking body kick.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank tries to clinch up.
the tank is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Cross.
the tank throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cross, right into the meat.
A head kick from Cross lands but the tank takes it in his stride.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
the tank throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
the tank fails to land the takedown.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Cross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cross takes a swing at the tank's ribcage but misses.
David Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the tank has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the tank is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. the tank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - the tank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross tries to clinch but the tank is having none of it.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Cross.
the tank fails with a takedown attempt.
the tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but the tank has double underhooks.
the tank wants a takedown.
the tank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
the tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Cross keeps the tank at a distance using the push kick.
the tank is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the tank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
the tank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has the tank backing up. the tank nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
the tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cross throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cross lands with an uppercut that bounces the tank off the cage and back into rage.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
David Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross lands a jab to the tank's midsection.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross throws a nice head kick!
the tank wants to clinch but Cross slips to the side
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cross.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
the tank misses with a wild combination.
the tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. the tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross throws a series of punches but the tank moves out of range.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a leg kick which misses the tank's front leg but catches the back leg as the tank tries to avoid it.
the tank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the tank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross lets loose with a powerful body kick. the tank will feel that in the morning.
Cross clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the tank rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from the tank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross clinches up with the tank and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the tank is defending well for now.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cross scores with a head kick.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
the tank looks to clinch
and Cross counters with a left and a right that stings the tank.
the tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from the tank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cross!
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cross as the tank shoots in.
A left and a right from Cross both land. Nice combination.
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. the tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross moves into the clinch.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross connects with a right hand. the tank shakes it off.
the tank tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but the tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
the tank closes the distance and clinches.
the tank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
the tank tries to score a body lock takedown but Cross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the tank.
the tank closes the distance and clinches.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
the tank takes the fight into the clinch.
the tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the tank tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cross throws a nice head kick!
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
the tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
the tank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cross. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
Nice body kick from Cross.
Cross lands with a slapping head kick.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters with a good low kick that the tank was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Cross - just one landing.
Cross throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
the tank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a body kick that stops the tank in his tracks momentarily.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for the tank with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cross.
the tank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
the tank wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
the tank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
the tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross counters with a nice body kick.
the tank moves into the clinch.
the tank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
the tank is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank working the head and body with strikes.
the tank thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
Cross kicks the tank off and gets back to his feet.
Cross walks into a jab.
the tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
hank the tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the tank closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. the tank pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
the tank has Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
the tank looking for a takedown.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
the tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets caught flat footed, as the tank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to stand up but the tank is controlling him.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely.
the tank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now the tank has Cross in his guard.
Cross decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kegan Williamson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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, Kegan Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Williamson's head back.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws the left hand but Williamson avoids the punch easily.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Williamson.
Williamson is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks gassed!
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williamson tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Chris Jones has been cut.
Williamson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williamson.
Williamson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
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!
Williamson scores with a jab.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Chris Jones's cut even more.
Williamson jabs at Jones's body.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Williamson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williamson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chris Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williamson lands a nice looking body shot.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson jabs at Jones's body.
Williamson scores with a head kick.
Williamson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Williamson counters with a left to the body.
Williamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with the punch.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Williamson throws a combination that misses
and Williamson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Williamson will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williamson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williamson.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Williamson digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a combination
and Williamson counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williamson.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones blocks a head kick by Williamson.
Jones misses with a combination
and Williamson counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williamson manages to avoid it.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Williamson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williamson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegan Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Jones's cut.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williamson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Jones connects with the punch.
Kegan Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williamson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones thuds his right hand into Williamson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williamson moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Williamson blocks it.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williamson connects with a solid leg kick.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson lands a head shot.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
Williamson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williamson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williamson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Williamson lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jones.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williamson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Williamson moved out of range.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Williamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Williamson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Williamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williamson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Williamson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Williamson tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williamson looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jab by Williamson.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Williamson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Williamson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a jab to Williamson's midsection.
Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williamson tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
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 Kegan Williamson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws the left hand but Williamson avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Williamson throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williamson lands with a right hand.
Williamson slips under a jab from Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Williamson slips under a jab.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Williamson.
Williamson connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Williamson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williamson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Williamson jabs at Jones's body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Williamson lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Williamson throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williamson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson walks into a jab.
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses.
Williamson slips a straight right by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Williamson scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williamson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Williamson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kegan Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Williamson lands a two punch combo.
Williamson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Williamson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Williamson moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chris Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson scores with a leg kick.
Williamson tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williamson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williamson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williamson misses with a head kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Williamson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Williamson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kegan Williamson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kegan Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williamson, 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 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kegan Williamson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natas Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natas Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Reaper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaper's waist but Reaper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side.
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Reaper scores with a jab to the head.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Reaper misses.
Reaper scores with a sloppy right hand. Velasquez should have avoided that one.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reaper keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Reaper from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
Velasquez throws a strike but Reaper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reaper wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Natas Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reaper lands with a shot to the body.
Velasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper clinches.
Reaper gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reaper cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Reaper.
Velasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez wants the takedown. Reaper is fighting it off but Velasquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reaper's guard against the cage.
Velasquez throws and elbow that misses. Reaper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Reaper!
Reaper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Reaper postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natas Reaper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reaper throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reaper is pressing down on Velasquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez is fighting to break Reaper's control of his arms but Reaper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reaper keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reaper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reaper tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaper scores with a decent looking hook.
Reaper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reaper avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reaper manages to get back to half guard.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reaper defending well though.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reaper taking some punishment here, with Velasquez in his half guard.
Reaper gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Reaper blocks nicely.
Velasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez passes Reaper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Reaper trying to control from the bottom.
Reaper is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
Velasquez is looking to pass Reaper's guard but actually Reaper recovers to full guard.
Reaper wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Reaper.
Velasquez slips a jab from Reaper.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Velasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velasquez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Reaper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
Reaper misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasquez is defended easily by Reaper.
Velasquez shoots in but Reaper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper scores with a decent looking hook.
Reaper tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Reaper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez tries to move into range but Reaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reaper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reaper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper throws an elbow but it misses.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Velasquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reaper as Velasquez tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Reaper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Velasquez taking a break here but Reaper is having none of it and regains half guard.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velasquez is thwarting Reaper's attempts to control the position.
Reaper tries to roll over but Velasquez keeps him under control.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Reaper is working from the bottom.
Reaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Velasquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Reaper gets his hands free.
What can Velasquez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Reaper gets his hands free as Velasquez looks to control.
Reaper doesn't have the hooks in and Velasquez manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natas Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reaper 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natas Reaper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying VanVactor's choice of entrance music: Like a Pimp by David Banner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor swats away the attempt to clinch by Champion.
VanVactor misses with a wild body shot.
VanVactor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Champion darts in and clinches VanVactor up against the cage.
Champion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Champion breaks the clinch.
Champion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Champion works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VanVactor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
Champion misses the body punch
and VanVactor counters with a single leg into guard. Champion didn't expect that.
VanVactor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Champion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor controls Champion momentarily but Champion frees himself.
VanVactor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Champion kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
VanVactor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Champion!
VanVactor is stalling here but it's allowed Champion to get half guard.
VanVactor is trying to work for a kimura but Champion is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VanVactor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
VanVactor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Champion is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Champion and VanVactor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Champion has one of VanVactor's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor tries for a kimura but Champion is defending well.
VanVactor landing strikes.
VanVactor controls the position.
VanVactor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
VanVactor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Champion keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Champion is trying to get back to half guard.
Champion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for VanVactor on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
VanVactor trying to control the action but Champion is working from the bottom.
VanVactor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Champion, who protects the arm well.
VanVactor controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
VanVactor is looking to clinch but Champion is avoiding it.
Champion looks to land a combination but VanVactor avoids it well.
VanVactor is looking to clinch.
VanVactor dodges the punch combination from Champion.
Champion misses with a combination
and VanVactor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
VanVactor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Champion dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion looking to sit in guard and control but VanVactor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Champion keeps moving.
VanVactor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Champion trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Champion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Champion keeps moving.
Champion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Champion keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanVactor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Champion avoids it really well and circles away.
Champion checks a low kick from VanVactor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Champion throws a right hand that VanVactor ducks under and follows up with a left that VanVactor also avoids with ease.
Champion lands with a nice body punch.
Champion throws a lazy right hand but VanVactor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VanVactor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Champion avoids it really well and circles away.
Sam Champion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Champion throws a hook but VanVactor avoids it easily.
VanVactor moves into the clinch successfully.
VanVactor tries for a takedown but Champion manages to get underhooks.
Sam Champion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
Champion tries to circle away but VanVactor has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Champion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanVactor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Champion is fending him off so far but VanVactor persists. Nope, Champion circles away and we're back to standing.
Champion doesn't manage to clinch there - VanVactor circles away.
VanVactor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
VanVactor is breathing heavily.
VanVactor dives in and grabs Champion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Champion pushes down on VanVactor's head and hops out.
Champion connects with a good right hand that stumbles VanVactor. VanVactor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Champion misses with a body shot.
VanVactor throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion lands a jab to VanVactor's midsection.
Champion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanVactor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champion connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champion lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Champion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
VanVactor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
VanVactor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanVactor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
VanVactor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Champion coming out on top.
Champion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
VanVactor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Champion misses.
Champion looks to score with a jab to the body but VanVactor is just out of range.
VanVactor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Champion lands a right hook to the body.
VanVactor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion wants to get back to his feet but VanVactor passes into half guard.
VanVactor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Champion has managed to free his arm - good work.
VanVactor is trying to control. Champion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Champion keeping control of the position.
VanVactor wants to work for an arm triangle but Champion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
VanVactor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Champion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Champion trying to hold on to VanVactor's head to control him but VanVactor postures up.
VanVactor is looking to advance position but Champion won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Champion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Champion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Champion throws a right hand that VanVactor ducks under and follows up with a left that VanVactor also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Champion. VanVactor does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanVactor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Champion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Champion wants it to stay on the feet.
Champion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Champion tries to bum rush VanVactor with a series of wild strikes but VanVactor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Champion throws a big shot that misses.
VanVactor staying out of range there.
VanVactor throws a shot from downtown. Champion moves away and avoids it.
VanVactor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor fails in his attempt to clinch.
VanVactor fails with the takedown
and Champion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Champion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
VanVactor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Champion throws a hook to the side of VanVactor's head but VanVactor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Champion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanVactor circles away quickly and effectively.
VanVactor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
VanVactor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
VanVactor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Champion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Champion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Champion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali has chosen Snap - I Got The Power as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Ali!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Carwin misses.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Carwin slips under a jab.
Carwin loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Carwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Carwin throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali thuds his right hand into Carwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carwin throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carwin's hands.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carwin backs up against the cage.
Ali misses with a combination
and Carwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Ali.
A clash of legs there as Carwin blocks the low kick.
Ali tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali jabs at Carwin's body.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali digs a good body shot into Carwin's ribs.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Carwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carwin's hands.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Carwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali digs a good body shot into Carwin's ribs.
Carwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination!
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carwin on the side of the head.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carwin is rocked!
Ali cracks Carwin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Carwin falls backwards against the cage. Ali follows up with more strikes that drop Carwin to his knees. Ali keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Carwin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonneillon Theliel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Khaled-All I is do is Win kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Sonneillon Theliel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sonneillon Theliel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
180 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonneillon Theliel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theliel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a takedown into Theliel's guard.
Theliel keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theliel wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Theliel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Theliel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Theliel looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Theliel is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theliel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro passes Theliel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Theliel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Theliel defending well.
Theliel trying to control from the bottom.
Theliel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theliel trying to strike off his back.
Theliel looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Theliel trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theliel wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theliel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Theliel keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Theliel tries to strike from the bottom.
Theliel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Theliel lands some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Theliel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theliel stuffs the takedown.
Sonneillon Theliel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Ribeiro.
Theliel feints and as Ribeiro raises his hands in defense, Theliel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theliel defends well.
Ribeiro has his foot on Theliel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theliel works his way back into a safe position though.
Theliel lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Theliel slips an elbow through the middle.
Theliel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theliel works over Ribeiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Theliel is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theliel scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Theliel slips an elbow through the middle.
Theliel is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theliel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Theliel working the body and head with strikes.
Theliel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Theliel working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Theliel winds up and cracks Ribeiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theliel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Theliel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Theliel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Theliel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Theliel there.
Theliel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Theliel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Theliel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theliel pulls his head out easily.
Theliel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonneillon Theliel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Theliel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Theliel is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theliel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theliel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theliel working some strikes from top position.
Theliel pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro has hold of Theliel's hands but Theliel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Theliel sits in half guard.
Theliel working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theliel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Theliel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theliel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Theliel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Theliel is looking for a kimura here.
Theliel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Theliel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Theliel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro has hold of Theliel's hands but Theliel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Theliel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Theliel sits in half guard.
Sonneillon Theliel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Theliel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ribeiro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Theliel has cracked it and Ribeiro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Theliel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sonneillon Theliel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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227 lbs
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwreck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Carwreck is working from the bottom.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carwreck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Carwreck is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Carwreck is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwreck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwreck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwreck is trying to buck Gracie off.
Carwreck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carwreck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carwreck is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carwreck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Carwreck is defending well.
Carwreck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carwreck wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwreck stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Carwreck is trying to stand.
Gracie takes Carwreck's back.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Carwreck is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwreck holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carwreck trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Carwreck right now.
Carwreck holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Carwreck is controlling his hands well.
Carwreck looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Carwreck trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwreck staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Carwreck wants to get back to his feet.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carwreck throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Carwreck throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie shoots in but Carwreck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carwreck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwreck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwreck fails to land with a series of punches.
Carwreck throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwreck slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwreck was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Carwreck misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carwreck's half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Carwreck defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Carwreck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carwreck.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Carwreck is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwreck is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gracie wants to take Carwreck's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carwreck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Carwreck really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Carwreck defends it well.
Carwreck wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Carwreck wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carwreck is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie tries to control but Carwreck wriggling away.
Gracie has control of Carwreck's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carwreck regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carwreck is trying to stand up.
Carwreck is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Carwreck defends it well.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carwreck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carwreck is trying to stand up.
Carwreck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Carwreck bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwreck manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Carwreck saw that one coming.
A jab from Carwreck misses.
Carwreck misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carwreck slips under a jab from Gracie.
Carwreck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Carwreck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Carwreck misses.
Carwreck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Carwreck misses the jab.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwreck pinned against the cage. Carwreck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carwreck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Carwreck misses the shot to the body.
Shane Carwreck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Carwreck does no damage.
Carwreck misses with a hook.
Carwreck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Carwreck is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carwreck!
Carwreck is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Carwreck is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carwreck manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carwreck seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Carwreck is trying to buck Gracie off.
Carwreck prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Carwreck is working away.
Shane Carwreck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carwreck is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Carwreck is defending well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwreck keeps working.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Carwreck is defending well.
Carwreck pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie wants to control but Carwreck is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwreck is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwreck. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwreck fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carwreck sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carwreck!
Gracie looking to control but Carwreck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Carwreck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwreck's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Carwreck is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Carwreck's back.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carwreck is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Carwreck has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Carwreck is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Carwreck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwreck is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yan Ti San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Shannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San comes into the arena with Brainfreeze (part 1) - DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist blaring out of the sound system. Shannigan has chosen Slaughtered as his entrance music. Yan Ti San could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Shannigan's chin.
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222 lbs
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213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yan Ti San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shannigan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shannigan scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
San on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San throws a head kick that half lands.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shannigan throws a front kick aimed at San's knee but San avoids it well.
Shannigan throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Shannigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
Shannigan misses with a straight left.
San moves away from the strike by Shannigan.
Shannigan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shannigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shannigan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Shannigan misses.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Shannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by San.
Tommy Shannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannigan throws a big shot that misses.
Shannigan cracks San with an open hand slap.
San is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannigan throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
Oh San is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shannigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San.
Shannigan blocks the body kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shannigan! San is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shannigan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rune Edvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edvall comes to the cage accompanied by Robert tepper - No easy way out. LaCroix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sash - Encore Une Fois. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rune Edvall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claude LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from LaCroix misses.
Edvall scores with a push kick.
LaCroix misses with a body kick.
LaCroix misses with a wild body shot.
Edvall drops his hands momentarily and LaCroix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LaCroix misses with the combination.
Edvall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaCroix.
Edvall tries to land a leg kick but LaCroix saw it coming and moves away.
LaCroix scores with the left hand. Edvall knows he should have avoided that one.
Edvall lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Edvall.
Edvall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edvall throws a chopping leg kick but LaCroix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edvall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
Edvall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edvall delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edvall throws a nice inside leg kick.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
Rune Edvall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edvall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edvall throws a head kick that misses.
Edvall blocks a jab.
LaCroix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edvall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaCroix somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Edvall.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edvall!
Edvall looks for the body kick but LaCroix saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Edvall.
LaCroix looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Edvall.
A head kick misses from Edvall.
Edvall scores with a spinning back kick!
Edvall scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edvall - that will leave a mark!
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Edvall.
LaCroix wants to slow Edvall down by chopping away at his legs.
Edvall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edvall throws a push kick but LaCroix slaps the foot to one side.
Edvall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaCroix throws out the jab.
Edvall throws a front kick that sends LaCroix stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edvall throws a push kick but LaCroix slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvall delivers a nice body kick.
Edvall lands with a kick to the temple. LaCroix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid body kick from Edvall.
Edvall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaCroix.
Edvall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling LaCroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Edvall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edvall thumps LaCroix with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edvall, right into the meat.
Edvall thows a body kick. LaCroix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Edvall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edvall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edvall scores with a nice body kick.
Edvall lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaCroix will feel that in the morning.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edvall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edvall misses with a body kick.
Edvall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaCroix throws a hook but Edvall blocks it.
Edvall lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaCroix will feel that in the morning.
Edvall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edvall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rune Edvall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edvall.
LaCroix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edvall.
Edvall fakes the leg kick and cracks LaCroix in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edvall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edvall.
Edvall connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
LaCroix moves out of range as Edvall throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Edvall.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from LaCroix misses its intended target.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edvall lands a front kick.
Edvall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edvall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaCroix.
Edvall lands a front kick.
Edvall scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvall scoring well with a low kick there.
Edvall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edvall. That's going to slow LaCroix down.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edvall.
A solid body kick from Edvall.
Edvall throws a wild body kick that LaCroix sees coming a mile off.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edvall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaCroix.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick from Edvall.
Edvall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Edvall.
LaCroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edvall.
Edvall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edvall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edvall lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Edvall.
Edvall misses with a body kick.
Edvall lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaCroix's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Edvall dominated that round.
That's time! Edvall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LaCroix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edvall - the referee stops the clock and LaCroix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edvall. LaCroix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LaCroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edvall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as LaCroix blocks the low kick.
LaCroix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edvall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edvall tries to land a front kick but LaCroix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edvall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaCroix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edvall can pounce on him.
Edvall misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edvall.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edvall.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edvall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edvall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
Edvall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
Edvall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Edvall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edvall - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Edvall.
LaCroix misses with a double jab.
Edvall keeps LaCroix at a distance using the push kick.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick from Edvall.
Edvall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Edvall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edvall lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edvall.
Edvall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edvall cracks the inside of LaCroix's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Edvall.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edvall.
LaCroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edvall. That's going to slow LaCroix down.
Edvall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edvall, right into the meat.
Edvall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edvall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edvall lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Edvall. That one must have hurt.
Edvall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCroix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edvall.
Edvall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edvall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaCroix's calf.
Edvall throws a push kick but LaCroix slaps the foot to one side.
Edvall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edvall.
Edvall scores with a push kick.
Edvall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaCroix as he avoids it easily.
LaCroix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edvall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaCroix avoids the head kick by Edvall.
Rune Edvall is winning the standup battle so far.
LaCroix misses with a straight right.
Edvall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edvall scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvall scores with a push kick.
Edvall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaCroix's head.
Edvall feints and then cracks LaCroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaCroix down.
LaCroix throws a hook but Edvall blocks it.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edvall throws the kick towards the body but LaCroix avoids it.
Edvall throws a body kick that misses.
Edvall throws a leg kick but LaCroix moved away.
Edvall scores with a spinning back kick!
Edvall throws a nice head kick!
Edvall scores with a kick to the midsection.
LaCroix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Edvall lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaCroix will feel that in the morning.
Edvall scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Edvall slams his shin into LaCroix's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaCroix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edvall throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edvall throws a leg kick which misses LaCroix's front leg but catches the back leg as LaCroix tries to avoid it.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edvall connects with a solid leg kick.
Edvall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edvall.
Edvall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edvall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaCroix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Edvall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edvall misses with a body kick.
Edvall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaCroix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edvall lands with a nice body kick.
Edvall is looking to land body kicks.
LaCroix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Edvall. That one must have hurt.
Edvall lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Edvall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edvall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LaCroix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edvall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edvall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edvall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edvall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edvall lands a front kick.
Edvall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edvall.
Edvall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edvall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edvall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edvall thumps LaCroix with a low kick.
Edvall delivers a nice body kick.
Edvall thumps LaCroix with a low kick.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edvall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edvall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edvall. LaCroix shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edvall.
Edvall scoring well with a low kick there.
LaCroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edvall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaCroix.
Edvall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edvall throws a head kick that half lands.
LaCroix misses with a hook. Edvall ducked under it nicely.
Edvall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Edvall slams his shin into LaCroix's torso.
Edvall fakes the leg kick and cracks LaCroix in the body.
Edvall lands a front kick.
Edvall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edvall throws a front kick that sends LaCroix stumbling back into the cage.
LaCroix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edvall can pounce on him.
Edvall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCroix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Edvall. That one must have hurt.
Edvall throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edvall scores with a push kick.
Edvall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edvall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LaCroix if he has to take too many more of those.
Edvall misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edvall.
Edvall scores with a spinning back kick!
LaCroix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Edvall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edvall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edvall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LaCroix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but LaCroix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edvall has got the better of the exchanges.
Edvall scores with a spinning back kick!
Edvall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edvall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LaCroix is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
LaCroix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edvall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edvall is looking to slow LaCroix down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvall keeps LaCroix at a distance using the push kick.
Edvall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edvall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for LaCroix!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edvall looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Edvall clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by LaCroix.
LaCroix throws out a loose jab but Edvall uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCroix lands with a hook. Edvall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edvall moves away from the strike by LaCroix.
Edvall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
Edvall misses with a low kick.
LaCroix misses with a wild body shot.
Edvall lands with a kick to the temple. LaCroix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edvall wants to slow LaCroix down by chopping away at his legs.
LaCroix looks to land a body kick but Edvall moved away.
Edvall looks for the body kick but LaCroix saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for LaCroix.
LaCroix lands a nice shot to the body.
Edvall throws a lazy body kick
and LaCroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edvall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LaCroix avoids a kick to the body.
Edvall misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick from Edvall.
LaCroix blocks the body kick.
Edvall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edvall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaCroix checks a leg kick.
LaCroix throws the left hand but Edvall avoids the punch easily.
LaCroix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LaCroix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edvall is looking to land body kicks.
Edvall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edvall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaCroix lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by LaCroix.
Edvall misses with a kick to the body
and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edvall won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Edvall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCroix taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by LaCroix.
An elbow from LaCroix crashes against the mat.
LaCroix tries to score with some ground and pound. Edvall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LaCroix is looking to take a break and control but Edvall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix lands an elbow.
LaCroix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
LaCroix in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaCroix misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LaCroix is looking to take a break and control but Edvall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edvall sneaks back into half guard.
LaCroix is looking to advance position but Edvall won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LaCroix dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Edvall looks to land a body kick but LaCroix moved away.
Edvall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edvall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edvall.
LaCroix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edvall misses with a body kick.
Edvall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edvall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaCroix with a hook.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick.
Edvall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaCroix.
Edvall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaCroix.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edvall, right into the meat.
LaCroix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
LaCroix connects with a right hand. Edvall shakes it off.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edvall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edvall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCroix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edvall cracks the inside of LaCroix's front leg.
Edvall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Edvall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edvall misses with a kick to the body.
LaCroix lands a nice hook to Edvall's body. Edvall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaCroix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab from LaCroix does it's job there.
LaCroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edvall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edvall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaCroix.
Edvall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaCroix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaCroix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rune Edvall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by LaCroix.
Edvall defending against the ground and pound.
Edvall wants to control but LaCroix postures up.
LaCroix happy to just control the position for now.
Edvall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but LaCroix presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix looking to finish with strikes here!
LaCroix is landing with some decent strikes but Edvall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
LaCroix looking to finish Edvall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edvall!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LaCroix sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
LaCroix controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude LaCroix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edvall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rune Edvall!
Rune Edvall retains his light heavyweight title!
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