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GAMMA#142 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Ritter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light 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, Blake Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Newell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newell as he avoids it easily.
Newell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritter.
Ritter shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newell stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritter. Ritter gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell throws a nice looking combination but Ritter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newell but Newell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newell tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ritter is trying to control the position but Newell postures up.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ritter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Newell content to stall in guard here.
Newell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Ritter 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.
Newell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ritter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Newell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a low kick, right behind Ritter 's knee.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newell.
Ritter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ritter looking to control.
Newell content to stall in guard here.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Newell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newell prevents Ritter from escaping the position.
Newell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
Ritter throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ritter seems a little lost for a moment, as Newell dominates the positioning.
Newell is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Newell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newell misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newell, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell throws a series of punches but Ritter avoids them all with ease.
Ritter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter misses with a takedown
and Newell counters with a nice leg kick.
Ritter has his takedown stuffed
and Newell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newell.
Newell controlling from the top position.
Ritter lands some strikes from the bottom.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ritter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell passes Ritter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter is looking to improve his position.
Newell content to control rather than advance.
Newell trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matthew Newell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newell scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newell lands in his opponent's guard.
Ritter tries to strike from the bottom.
Newell stopping the sweep attempt from Ritter.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Ritter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Ritter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ritter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Newell won't allow Ritter to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter with a poor takedown
and Newell counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newell counters with a nice leg kick.
Newell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newell keeps Ritter at a distance using the push kick.
Newell scores with a one two! Ritter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newell, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Newell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Newell is looking to slow Ritter down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newell. That's going to slow Ritter down.
Newell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ritter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ritter striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Newell controls the position.
Newell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
Newell controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ritter is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell taking a breather here.
Ritter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ritter is not content to let Newell control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matthew Newell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newell.
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.
Ritter has his takedown stuffed
and Newell counters with a single leg into guard. Ritter didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ritter scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Newell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Newell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell drops back looking for a leg! Ritter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ritter manages to kick Newell off! Newell jumps back into Ritter's guard.
Ritter pushes Newell off and gets back to his feet.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritter shoots and misses
and Newell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newell throws a right hand that Ritter ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritter also avoids with ease.
Ritter with a poor takedown
and Newell counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newell can pounce on him.
Ritter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newell lands a jab-cross combination.
Newell tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Newell really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ritter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ritter's guard now.
Ritter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Ritter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Newell slips nicely into half guard.
Newell controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell prevents Ritter from improving his position.
Ritter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newell preventing the sweep.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Newell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newell passes Ritter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matthew Newell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to control but Ritter is keeping him busy.
Ritter is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ritter looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is staying active underneath Newell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
Blake Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell throws a right and a left that Ritter avoids nicely.
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a shoot takedown. Ritter fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newell wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newell defends well.
Newell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Newell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthew Newell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ritter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newell has a takedown stuffed.
Ritter shoots and misses
and Newell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritter wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position.
Newell wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Blake Ritter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Newell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 36:40
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 36:40
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Newell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heartman pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Heartman trying to land knees to the body.
Heartman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Heartman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Heartman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heartman.
Heartman just leaning against Cruz, taking a breather.
Heartman misses with an elbow strike.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Heartman manages to get underhooks.
Nick Heartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Cruz.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Vitor Cruz has been cut.
Nice elbow from Heartman.
Heartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Heartman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Nick Heartman has been cut.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heartman shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
A left lands for Cruz.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heartman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heartman moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Heartman backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz slips a straight right by Heartman.
Heartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Heartman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heartman breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Heartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Nick Heartman's cut is getting worse.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Heartman shakes it off.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heartman doesn't seem phased though.
Heartman is rocked!
Nick Heartman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Heartman.
Oh Heartman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Heartman seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz throws a head kick but Heartman moves out of range.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Heartman is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
Heartman wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Heartman ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Heartman moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heartman tries to clinch up.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heartman doesn't seem bothered though.
Heartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heartman throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz is looking to slow Heartman down with leg kicks.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Jeez, Nick Heartman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heartman moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heartman blocks a head kick by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Heartman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitor Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Carter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
It looks like Matt Carter has been cut.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
Creed lands a hook that stumbles Carter back into the cage. Creed follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Carter to the canvas! Creed pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Carter has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McCuistion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Alessio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCuistion comes to the cage accompanied by Sunken Hips in Space. Jackson Alessio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh McCuistion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Alessio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alessio scores a takedown into full mount!
McCuistion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alessio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCuistion tries to reverse the position but Alessio maintains control.
Alessio is landing with some decent strikes but McCuistion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Alessio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCuistion can't escape the position.
Alessio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alessio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCuistion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alessio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alessio wants to control the pace but McCuistion is squirming around nicely.
Alessio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCuistion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alessio cracks McCuistion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCuistion wants to control but Alessio is having none of it.
McCuistion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCuistion is squirming around, avoiding Alessio's attempts to control the action.
McCuistion is in a horrible position here. Alessio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCuistion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alessio working the ground and pound effectively.
Alessio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCuistion can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alessio working McCuistion over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCuistion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alessio is trying to control. McCuistion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCuistion moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCuistion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alessio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCuistion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alessio defends well.
Alessio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alessio wants to take a breather but McCuistion manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Alessio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessio wants to control from the top but McCuistion keeps moving.
Alessio slips nicely into half guard.
Alessio passes to side control.
McCuistion is trying to improve his position.
McCuistion struggling a bit here.
McCuistion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCuistion struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alessio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alessio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alessio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alessio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCuistion tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alessio landing strikes.
Alessio working away.
McCuistion is looking to regain half guard here but Alessio keeps moving and retains side control.
McCuistion is not content to let Alessio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alessio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCuistion tries to clinch there but Alessio circles away.
Josh McCuistion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCuistion is looking to clinch.
Alessio keeps the fight on the outside.
Josh McCuistion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alessio keeps the fight on the outside.
Alessio has a takedown stuffed.
McCuistion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alessio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alessio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alessio tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCuistion is looking for a sweep.
Alessio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCuistion tries to buck Alessio off but Alessio is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCuistion tries to escape but Alessio is in control.
Alessio working the ground and pound from side control.
Alessio works to advance to full mount. McCuistion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCuistion is squirming around, avoiding Alessio's attempts to control the action.
Alessio with the ground and pound from mount.
Alessio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alessio lands a big shot there that rocks McCuistion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alessio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alessio is breathing heavily.
McCuistion is looking to improve his position but Alessio isn't that keen on the idea.
McCuistion regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alessio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alessio's back!
McCuistion throwing sloppy strikes.
Alessio manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCuistion's guard. Nice work there by Alessio.
Alessio trying to control but McCuistion is working from the bottom.
McCuistion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCuistion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alessio pushes down on McCuistion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessio wants to take a breather but McCuistion is having none of it.
Alessio trying to mount his opponent but McCuistion defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alessio shoots and misses
and McCuistion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCuistion.
McCuistion throws a strike but Alessio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alessio scoring with some ground and pound.
Alessio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alessio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCuistion keeping moving, preventing Alessio from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alessio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCuistion keeping full guard, as Alessio tries to pass.
Alessio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alessio is looking to work some ground and pound but McCuistion has wrist control.
Alessio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCuistion tries to clinch up
and Alessio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCuistion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alessio.
McCuistion looking for a sweep. Not yet McCuistion, not yet.
McCuistion looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alessio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alessio keeps the fight on the outside.
McCuistion wants to clinch but Alessio slips to the side
and Alessio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alessio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCuistion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alessio postures up.
Alessio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCuistion's head.
Alessio postures up.
McCuistion keeping full guard, as Alessio tries to pass.
McCuistion trying to control the position.
Alessio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCuistion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alessio, into his guard.
Alessio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCuistion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alessio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCuistion, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alessio drops back looking for a leg! McCuistion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCuistion manages to kick Alessio off! Alessio jumps back into McCuistion's guard.
Jackson Alessio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alessio stopping the sweep attempt from McCuistion.
Alessio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alessio trying to control but McCuistion is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCuistion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCuistion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCuistion is stalling here but it's allowed Alessio to get half guard.
Alessio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCuistion won't allow Alessio to sweep him here.
McCuistion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alessio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCuistion wants to pass the guard but Alessio is keeping the position.
Alessio is pulling down on McCuistion's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alessio dives on top into guard.
McCuistion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alessio is aware though and is defending well.
McCuistion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alessio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alessio stands up over McCuistion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alessio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCuistion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alessio advances to half guard.
McCuistion trying to hold on to Alessio's head to control him but Alessio postures up.
Alessio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion wants to improve his position but Alessio is controlling well.
Alessio wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCuistion keeps working.
Alessio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alessio is controlling the pace.
McCuistion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alessio trying to control the action but McCuistion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alessio really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alessio with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCuistion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alessio's guard.
Alessio looking for a sweep. Not yet Alessio, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alessio holds on and takes a little breather.
McCuistion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alessio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alessio trying to keep a closed guard but McCuistion is proving a slippery customer.
McCuistion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alessio is proving hard to escape from.
Alessio keeping moving, preventing McCuistion from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alessio is on top in guard.
Alessio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCuistion is keeping the position for now.
Alessio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alessio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alessio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alessio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCuistion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCuistion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alessio is aware though and is defending well.
McCuistion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alessio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCuistion looking to control.
Alessio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCuistion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alessio passes McCuistion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Josh McCuistion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alessio works his way into side control.
Alessio has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McCuistion is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Alessio yanks on the arm and McCuistion is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Alessio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Alessio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Hartin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Hartin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbot is out of range.
Hartin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Hartin throws a head kick that misses.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Hartin moves out of range.
Hartin throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Hartin is looking to clinch.
Hartin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartin misses with a combination
and Abbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot avoids the head kick by Hartin.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot swinging wildly here.
Hartin misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a series of strikes. Hartin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartin.
Hartin throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Hartin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartin is looking to clinch but Abbot is avoiding it.
Hartin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abbot defends it nicely.
Hartin misses with a head kick.
Abbot throws a combination. Hartin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbot counters with a three punch combo that has Hartin backing up. Hartin nods at Abbot to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Abbot both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin misses with a head kick.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Hartin.
Horrible takedown by Hartin or perhaps it was just good defense by Abbot which made him look bad.
Frank Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hartin.
Hartin looks gassed!
Hartin throws a head kick but Abbot moves out of range.
Frank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartin tries for a takedown but Abbot circles away easily
and Abbot counters with a three punch combo that has Hartin backing up. Hartin nods at Abbot to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abbot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hartin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a wild combination.
Hartin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Hartin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbot works the jab nicely.
Hartin throws a front kick aimed at Abbot's knee but Abbot avoids it well.
Hartin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Hartin persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartin tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Hartin moves out of range.
Abbot lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abbot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abbot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Abbot misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartin misses with a body punch
and Abbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Abbot does no damage.
Abbot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hartin shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbot sprawls well. He's pushed Hartin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abbot misses with a double jab.
Hartin tries to clinch but Abbot moves out of range.
Hartin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abbot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbot clobbers Hartin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartin shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbot sprawls well. He's pushed Hartin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hartin tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Hartin.
Hartin moves in looking to clinch but Abbot pushes him off.
Hartin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Abbot is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hartin.
Hartin wants to clinch
and Abbot counters with a two punch combo.
Hartin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abbot misses with a double jab.
Hartin fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abbot!
Abbot jabs Hartin right on the nose. Hartin blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hartin misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartin is breathing heavily.
Abbot connects with a nice looking jab.
Abbot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hartin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartin tries to clinch up.
Hartin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abbot.
Hartin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbot's waist but Abbot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartin off to one side.
Frank Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hartin.
Hartin misses with a takedown
and Abbot counters with a straight right hand.
Abbot misses with the combination.
Hartin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Hartin.
Abbot lands with a cross.
Hartin wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Abbot. No joy for Hartin on that attempt.
Abbot scores with a sloppy right hand. Hartin should have avoided that one.
Hartin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbot swivels and escapes.
Hartin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot stalks Hartin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hartin's face. Hartin staggers backwards, shaken.
Frank Abbot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartin takes one to the side of the head.
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbot circles away.
Frank Abbot is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartin closes the distance and clinches up with Abbot, looking for a takedown. Hartin pushes Abbot against the cage but Abbot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abbot scores with a one two! Hartin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartin lands with a kick to the temple. Abbot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abbot connects with a crisp jab.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abbot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a combination. Hartin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartin wants to clinch
and Abbot counters with a left and a right that stings Hartin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbot sizes up Hartin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartin is looking to clinch.
Hartin closes the distance but Abbot moves to the side
and Abbot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Hartin avoids them all with ease.
Abbot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartin.
Abbot lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbot stalks Hartin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hartin's face. Hartin staggers backwards, shaken.
Hartin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartin tries for a takedown but Abbot circles away easily
enabling Abbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Abbot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abbot.
Hartin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abbot counters with a series of strikes. Hartin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abbot scores with a jab. Hartin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hartin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Hartin persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hartin.
Abbot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abbot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abbot wants it to stay on the feet.
Abbot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartin tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hartin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abbot has got the better of the exchanges.
Hartin has a takedown stuffed.
Eric Hartin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot lands a really nice looking cross but Hartin seems unphased.
Hartin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartin somewhat.
Abbot is looking to land body kicks.
Abbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Abbot.
Abbot lands with a nice combination. Hartin backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abbot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartin.
Abbot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartin throws a body kick that misses.
Hartin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartin throws a hook but Abbot avoids it easily.
Hartin tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbot throws a right and a left that Hartin avoids nicely.
A big left from Hartin misses.
Hartin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbot as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hartin.
Hartin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartin doesn't manage to clinch there - Abbot circles away.
Abbot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartin misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming.
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbot misses with a series of wild punches.
Abbot throws a right hand that Hartin ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartin also avoids with ease.
Abbot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four 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.
Hartin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartin throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Hartin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartin fails with the takedown
and Abbot counters with a three punch combo that has Hartin backing up. Hartin nods at Abbot to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Abbot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abbot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbot as he jumps to the side.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Hartin.
Jab, jab by Abbot - just one landing.
Abbot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abbot cracks Hartin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hartin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abbot.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hartin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abbot!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot checks a leg kick.
Abbot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abbot.
A combination from Abbot does no damage.
Hartin misses with a takedown
and Abbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartin tries to clinch there but Abbot circles away.
Hartin looks to land a left hand but Abbot moved out of range nicely.
Abbot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartin can do to turn this around?
Hartin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Eric Hartin has been cut.
Hartin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbot counters with a two punch combo.
Hartin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartin tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbot lands with a nice combination. Hartin backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Hartin.
Hartin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbot throws a nice looking combination but Hartin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartin in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartin darts in trying to clinch
and Abbot counters with a left and a right that stings Hartin.
Abbot cracks Hartin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hartin fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hartin.
Hartin throws a head kick that misses.
Hartin misses with a combination
and Hartin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abbot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartin is looking to clinch but Abbot is avoiding it.
Hartin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbot counters with a left to the body.
Hartin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eric Hartin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartin misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a two punch combo.
Hartin dodges the punch combination from Abbot.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Hartin avoids them all with ease.
Abbot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frank Abbot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abbot avoids the head kick by Hartin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abbot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 40:35
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 40:35
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 40:35
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Abbot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadji Nosla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. Sadji Nosla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadji Nosla!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latham shoots in for a takedown but Nosla shows good takedown defense.
Latham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nosla connects with a high kick.
Nosla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Latham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nosla sprawls well initially but Latham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latham wants to free his trapped foot but Nosla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nosla tries to kick Latham off but Latham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nosla kicks off Latham and gets to his feet.
Latham shoots in for a takedown but Nosla shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Latham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nosla throws a sloppy head kick and Latham moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Latham tries for a takedown but Nosla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nosla misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosla leaves Latham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosla slaps away a takedown attempt from Latham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Latham looks for a takedown but Nosla sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadji Nosla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Latham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nosla's waist but Nosla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Latham off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latham blocks a head kick by Nosla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nosla.
Nosla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Nosla as Latham shoots in.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Latham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Latham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nosla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham tries for a takedown but Nosla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nosla tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nosla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Latham with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nosla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadji Nosla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Latham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nosla throws a right hand that Latham ducks under and follows up with a left that Latham also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nosla throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Nosla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Latham avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Latham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nosla is trying to stand back up but Latham is controlling him
Latham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nosla defends it well.
Nosla wants to get back to his feet.
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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Latham is pressing down on Nosla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nosla is holding on for now.
Latham is looking for a kimura but Nosla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Latham to get the leverage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nosla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Latham scores with a takedown into Nosla's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Latham clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Nosla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nosla misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nosla throws a nice head kick!
That's two 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.
Nosla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nosla throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Latham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosla throws the kick towards the body but Latham avoids it.
No joy there for Nosla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Latham is defended easily by Nosla.
Latham shoots in looking for a takedown. Nosla tries to sprawl out of it but Latham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nosla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadji Nosla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nosla 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 37:39
Judge George Francis scores the fight 37:39
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadji Nosla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen Me Vale as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Ruiz!
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, Max Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruiz circles away.
Ruiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bravo backs up against the cage.
Ruiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
Ruiz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bravo on the side of the head.
Bravo walks straight into a right hand from Ruiz - that's dropped him! Ruiz jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bravo from any more punishment! Bravo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Ruiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
French throws a hook but Fenix avoids it easily.
French connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fenix lands with a cross.
Fenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Clay French has been cut.
French connects with a crisp jab.
French will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix swinging wildly here.
French throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenix.
French fails to land with a series of punches.
French looks to land a left hand but Fenix moved out of range nicely.
A combination from French does no damage.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Clay French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
French misses with a jab, cross combination.
French throws a combination that misses
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts French off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Fenix follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but French was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doug Davis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Davis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Davis slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis lands a head kick. Pain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davis darts in and clinches Pain up against the cage.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis'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.
Davis with a knee to the head.
It looks like Max Pain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Pain's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Davis working Pain over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pain up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Pain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davis is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davis lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Pain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doug Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.
Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Davis throws a head kick that Pain semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a high kick!
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
Pain can't get the takedown.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis scores with a nice body kick.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Pain down.
Pain swinging wildly here.
Pain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Pain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Davis stalling.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Doug Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis working Pain over with knees to the body.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
Pain wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Pain has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pain tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Pain's ribcage.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis lands an elbow inside.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Pain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pain tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd are getting on Davis's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Davis looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doug Davis.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Pain tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pain's face.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis gets a clinch.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pain fails with the takedown.
Davis lands a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Pain.
Pain tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davis working Pain over with knees to the body.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis lands an elbow just above Pain 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pain's face.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Pain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Davis tries to tie him up.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Pain tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pain letting Davis take a breather here.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Pain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Davis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis cracks the inside of Pain's front leg.
Davis tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Pain.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Pain's ribcage.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis is struggling to control the position.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davis thumps Pain with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Pain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Davis darts in and clinches Pain up against the cage.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doug Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment.
Pain tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Pain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Pain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pain's face.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pain wants a takedown but no success here.
Davis has Pain pressed against the cage.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pain is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
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.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Pain.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Max Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 32:40
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 32:40
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 32:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a push kick but Burton slaps the foot to one side.
Burton moves out of range of the leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Burton cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Some bone on bone action there as Burton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson passes to full mount!
Burton is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Burton tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Burton tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing strikes but Burton recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Burton trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burton trying to control the position.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Burton keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burton hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Burton is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson landing strikes from the mount and Burton is in trouble!
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson breaks from Burton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Henderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Burton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson blocks a head kick by Burton.
A nice combination there by Burton.
Burton feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burton.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burton tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton lands with a right hand.
Burton jabs at Henderson's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Burton thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson misses with a double jab
enabling Burton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Burton.
Henderson swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Burton lands.
Nice jab there from Burton.
Burton lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Jack Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson misses with a shot to the body
and Burton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Burton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Burton stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Burton gets a takedown into half guard.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burton to get the leverage.
Burton seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Burton thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Burton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
It looks like Burton is going to stand back up.
Burton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burton throws a head kick that half lands.
Burton throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Burton avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Burton misses with a head kick.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burton swinging wildly here.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burton scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burton misses with a low kick.
Henderson throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henderson tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Burton scoring well with a low kick there.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Burton throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Burton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice shot by Burton.
Burton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson'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.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Henderson misses
and Burton counters with an inside leg kick.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burton.
Burton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton thumps Henderson with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Burton. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Burton 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!
Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton scores with a leg kick.
Burton wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Burton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Burton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Burton duly obliges.
Burton misses with a leg kick.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Burton.
Burton scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burton.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Burton, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Burton against the cage but Burton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Burton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Burton throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Burton.
Jab by Burton.
Burton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Burton.
Burton clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Burton breaks from the clinch.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burton throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dan Henderson's cut is getting worse.
A shot to de liver by Burton. Beautiful body shot.
Burton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton connects with a high kick.
Burton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burton throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Burton misses with a low kick.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
A leg kick checked by Henderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burton.
Burton stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Burton slows down the pace here.
Burton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burton.
Burton throws a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Burton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Burton there.
Burton feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Burton tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Burton tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Burton tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Burton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson passes to side control.
Burton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson.
Burton manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Burton throwing strikes but missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Burton postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton.
Henderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burton's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Burton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Burton struggling to land strikes to the head as Henderson covers up.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burton is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Burton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson is stalling here. Burton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Henderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Burton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Burton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson can't escape the position.
Burton landing shots from mount.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson manages to get back to half guard.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burton postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Henderson.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 36:39
Judge George Francis scores the fight 36:39
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 36:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!
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