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"Demolition" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Phone Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Jackson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Shane Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Phone Five!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Five moves out of range.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Five just misses with a punch to the body.
Five misses with a looping right.
Five throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Five.
I Phone Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Five in a clinch.
Five wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Five wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Five cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shane Jackson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a right hand that Five ducks under and follows up with a left that Five also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shane Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Five moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Five cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Five has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Five. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Five throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Five. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Five.
Sloppy strikes from Five. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Five tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Five is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Five is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Five to see if he's OK.
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Five get back to his feet.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Five.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Five was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson is in close to Five's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Five.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson winds up and cracks Five with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is nestled in close to Five, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Five's temple.
Five really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Five defend it? Jackson steps over the head and cranks it - Five is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Jackson!
Our winner, Shane Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese National Anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Fister!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fister has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee has Fister up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fister is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yang Lee!
Yang Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Formula 51 and 10% laundary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricci Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricci Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boyd enables Zhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boyd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyd is looking to stand up but Zhu isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyd trying to control the position.
Boyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zhu is aware though and is defending well.
Zhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boyd is wriggling around but Zhu manages to pass to half guard.
Zhu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu passes to full mount!
Zhu controlling his opponent.
Boyd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zhu.
Zhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zhu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is looking to get to half guard.
Zhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boyd is bucking up trying to escape but Zhu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zhu prevents Boyd from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhu controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd is trying desperately to improve position.
Zhu content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu working the ground and pound effectively.
Zhu prevents Boyd from getting the reversal.
Zhu lands with some strikes.
It looks like Ricci Boyd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhu controlling from mount.
Boyd is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zhu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricci Boyd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhu works his way into side control.
Zhu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zhu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyd to see if he's OK.
Boyd seems a little lost for a moment, as Zhu dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zhu takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Boyd to pass into mount.
Boyd is looking to get to half guard.
Zhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zhu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zhang Zhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boyd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zhu controlling from the full mount.
Zhu dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhu controlling the pace for now.
Zhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyd can do to turn this around?
Zhu lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Ricci Boyd's cut even more.
Zhu has hold of Boyd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boyd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zhu stands up from mount. Strange move.
Zhu lands a front kick.
Zhu gets a double leg takedown into Boyd's guard.
Zhu passes Boyd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhu controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhu escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zhu with that takedown attempt.
Zhu shoots in but Boyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhu has closed the distance and engaged Boyd in a clinch.
Zhu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zhu jumps guard and drags Boyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boyd throws a strike but Zhu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricci Boyd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zhu shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boyd tries to clinch up.
Zhu throws a head kick but Boyd moves out of range.
Zhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Zhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zhu pushing down on Boyd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zhu decides to stand up.
Boyd thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyd defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Zhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu shoots in but Boyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyd pinned against the cage. Boyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyd swivels and escapes.
Zhu tries for a takedown but Boyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhu somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyd sprawls well. He's pushed Zhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd misses with a few strikes there.
Zhu has closed the distance and engaged Boyd in a clinch.
Boyd misses with some punches.
Zhu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boyd can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhu stands up and beckons Boyd to his feet.
Zhu lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boyd can't keep his opponent in guard - Zhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhu slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zhang Zhu.
Boyd avoids the head kick by Zhu.
Zhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhang Zhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu gets to his feet. Boyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zhu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Boyd being controlled for a moment.
Boyd is looking for a sweep.
Boyd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zhu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Zhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Zhu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Piehole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We Own It. Tristan Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Piehole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piehole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Will Piehole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Piehole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Piehole will feel that in the morning.
Piehole lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! Piehole takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tristan Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piehole as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piehole tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piehole tries a head kick but it misses.
Piehole moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Piehole.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piehole but Piehole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piehole leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piehole throws a push kick but Robinson slaps the foot to one side.
Piehole closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piehole's elbow.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Piehole gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Piehole trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Piehole into the cage.
Piehole stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Piehole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson wants to stall.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piehole after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piehole tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Piehole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Piehole lands a knee to the head.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Piehole tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Piehole missing with knees to the body.
Piehole connects with a knee to the head.
Piehole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson has Piehole up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piehole is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piehole looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Piehole is controlling the position.
Piehole misses with a knee strike.
Piehole landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Piehole.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Piehole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piehole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piehole lands a nice looking body kick.
Piehole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piehole misses with a knee to the head.
Piehole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robinson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Piehole scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Piehole's face.
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!
Robinson looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Piehole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piehole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piehole prevents the takedown attempt.
Piehole working Robinson over with knees to the body.
Piehole slowing the pace effectively.
Piehole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piehole feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
Piehole misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piehole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Piehole lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Piehole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Robinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Piehole misses with a body kick.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piehole.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piehole can pounce on him.
Piehole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Piehole clinches.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Piehole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Piehole.
Piehole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Piehole.
Robinson is trying to drag Piehole to the mat but Piehole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Piehole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piehole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piehole wants to stall.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Piehole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piehole to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Piehole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Piehole connects with a knee to the head.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Piehole lands a knee to the head.
Piehole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piehole wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Piehole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piehole misses with a knee strike.
Piehole is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Piehole misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piehole after a bit of a struggle.
Piehole looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Piehole manages to break the clinch.
Piehole throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Piehole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piehole throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Piehole has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Piehole manages to get underhooks.
Piehole tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Piehole drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Piehole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Piehole misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Piehole.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Piehole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Piehole gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Piehole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.
Piehole is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Piehole has his back to the cage.
Piehole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson has Piehole pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piehole pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Piehole.
Piehole tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Piehole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piehole is looking to clinch.
Robinson moves out of range as Piehole throws a body kick.
Piehole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piehole throws a lazy body kick
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
Piehole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piehole tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Piehole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tristan Robinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Piehole.
Piehole throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Piehole. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Piehole misses with a body kick.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piehole throws a head kick that misses.
Piehole throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Piehole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piehole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Piehole drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Piehole has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piehole lands a knee to the head.
Piehole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piehole throws a head kick that half lands.
Piehole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Will Piehole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piehole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piehole delivers a nice body kick.
Piehole keeps Robinson at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piehole thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Piehole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piehole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piehole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piehole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piehole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Piehole manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piehole misses with a knee to the head.
Piehole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piehole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piehole as he avoids it easily.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piehole pinned against the cage. Piehole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piehole thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Piehole lands with a slapping head kick.
Piehole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Piehole backing up. Piehole nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Piehole misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piehole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piehole throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piehole.
Piehole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Piehole lands with a nice body kick.
Tristan Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piehole throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Will Piehole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piehole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piehole throws a lazy body kick
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piehole rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Piehole tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Piehole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piehole breaks from the clinch.
Robinson moves out of range as Piehole throws a body kick.
Piehole tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Piehole tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Piehole.
Will Piehole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piehole fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body.
Piehole throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piehole scores with a head kick.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tristan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Piehole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piehole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Piehole!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voss kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here comes the boom!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Voss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Royale!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale shoots in but Voss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voss avoids it really well and circles away.
Royale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voss avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott Voss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Royale.
Voss shoots for a double leg takedown but Royale sprawls well. He's pushed Voss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voss tries to clinch but Royale moves away
and Royale counters with a series of strikes. Voss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Voss gets caught napping as Royale dives in and scores a takedown. Voss manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Royale prevents Voss from getting back to his feet.
Voss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voss tries to get out of the position.
Royale throwing strikes from guard but Voss blocks nicely.
Voss is trying to keep Royale in close.
Voss is looking for a triangle here but Royale uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Voss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss actively working from the bottom here.
Voss wants to improve his position but Royale is controlling well.
Royale throwing shots but Voss is blocking nicely.
Voss gets back to full guard.
Voss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Royale looking to pass the guard.
Royale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voss's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Royale throws a big elbow that misses.
Voss keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss wants to stand and escape but Royale is having none of it.
Voss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Royale throwing strikes but missing.
Voss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale is in close to Voss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Royale with a nice head shot there.
Royale passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Voss taking some punishment here, with Royale in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale wants to work for an arm triangle but Voss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Royale trying to control from half guard but Voss is working away.
Voss trying to control here.
Voss won't allow Royale to pass to mount.
Royale working over Voss with some ground and pound. Voss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Royale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Royale seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Royale wants to pass the guard but Voss is defending well.
Royale postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Voss to stand up.
Voss tries for a takedown but Royale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Royale throws a one two combo.
It looks like Scott Voss has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voss is fending him off so far but Royale persists. Nope, Voss circles away and we're back to standing.
Royale looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale dives in and grabs Voss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Voss pushes down on Royale's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voss.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Royale closes the distance and clinches up with Voss, looking for a takedown. Royale pushes Voss against the cage but Voss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Royale as he avoids it easily.
Voss shoots for a takedown but Royale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voss.
Royale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royale fakes the leg kick and cracks Voss in the body.
Royale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Royale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Voss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
Royale shoots for a takedown but Voss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voss fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination.
Royale stalks Voss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voss's face. Voss staggers backwards, shaken.
Royale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Voss back to the cage. Royale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Voss drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voss looking to sit in guard and control but Royale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Voss working a defensive guard here.
Voss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.
Voss pushes a forearm under Royale's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Royale is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Voss!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Voss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Calm Like A Bomb- Rage Against The Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Quaid manages to retain guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Quaid keeps moving.
Brown stands up over Quaid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quaid is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Quaid keeps moving.
Brown is looking to stand up but Quaid won't let him.
Quaid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quaid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Quaid has wrist control.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quaid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quaid wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Quaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown postures up in Quaid's guard and throws a big left but Quaid blocks it.
Brown postures up in Quaid's guard and throws a big left but Quaid blocks it.
Quaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Quaid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Quaid gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.
Brown moves away from the strike by Quaid.
Quaid cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Quaid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Quaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quaid lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Quaid lands a body shot.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quaid manages to avoid it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Quaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quaid lands a slapping body shot.
Quaid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darrell Quaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
A head kick misses from Quaid.
Quaid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looks for a takedown but Quaid sprawls well.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quaid dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Quaid shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Quaid.
Quaid stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quaid, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Quaid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quaid avoids it really well and circles away.
Quaid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quaid misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Quaid.
Quaid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown is rocked!
Quaid seems to be stalking Brown here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Brown drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darrell Quaid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakota Weston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Materson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Weston does no damage.
Weston stalks Materson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Materson's face. Materson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mike Materson has been cut.
Weston misses with a hook
and Materson counters with a straight right hand.
Weston gets caught flat footed, as Materson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weston can't keep his opponent in guard - Materson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weston is defending against the submission attempts here by Materson.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
Weston is trying to stand back up but Materson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Weston is defending well.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Materson lands a nice short elbow.
Materson is looking for a kimura here.
Weston is trying to stand.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materson thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson working Weston over with strikes.
Materson slips a nice elbow through Weston's hands, connecting with Weston's forehead.
Materson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weston defends it well.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materson passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson lands a couple of good shots and Weston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Materson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weston is defending well though. Materson let's go of the attempt for now.
Materson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weston for a finish.
Materson looking for the choke from the back.
Materson punishes Weston with strikes from the back mount.
Materson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston covering up well under a series of strikes from Materson.
Weston is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Materson 's hooks.
Materson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Weston turns into him and now he's in Materson's guard.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Materson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weston is bucking up trying to escape but Materson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Materson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Weston, under a barage of strikes from Materson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weston to regain full guard.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Materson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weston's head.
Materson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Materson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Materson wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Weston has momentary wrist control but Materson slips an elbow through the middle.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Weston is keeping the position.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weston fails to land with a series of punches.
Materson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Weston is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Materson stands up over Weston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.
Materson trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston wants to stand and escape but Materson is having none of it.
Materson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
Materson passes to side control.
Materson with the ground and pound but Weston regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weston won't allow Materson to pass to mount.
Materson throwing shots but Weston is blocking nicely.
Materson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson is looking to advance position but Weston won't allow it.
Weston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Weston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Materson.
Materson wants to stand up but Weston is controlling the position.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston kicks off Materson and gets to his feet.
Materson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weston.
Materson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weston moves into range and clinches up with Materson.
Weston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weston is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Materson wants to control but Weston is keeping him busy.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Materson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston is staying active underneath Materson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashot Khachatryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashot Khachatryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khachatryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Khachatryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Belle looking for a triangle here. Khachatryan is fighting it but it looks tight! Belle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Khachatryan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lexi Belle!
A victorious Lexi Belle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sniddlegrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustlin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley moves into the clinch.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley takes the fight into the clinch.
Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sniddlegrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lashley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lashley moves out of range of the leg kick from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lashley.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Lashley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sniddlegrass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sniddlegrass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lashleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lashley looks for the body kick but Sniddlegrass saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sniddlegrass tests Lashley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a looping right.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lashley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lashley looks winded!
Sniddlegrass lands with a right hand.
Sniddlegrass goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sniddlegrass doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashley circles away.
Sniddlegrass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lashley misses with a two punch combination.
Sniddlegrass misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lashley avoids the head kick by Sniddlegrass.
Lashley clinches.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Sniddlegrass has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sniddlegrass regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sniddlegrass has a closed guard, preventing Lashley from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sniddlegrass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sniddlegrass working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Sniddlegrass wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lashley walks into a jab.
Lashley blocks the body kick.
Sniddlegrass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sniddlegrass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lashley.
Lashley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Sniddlegrass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Nice uppercut there from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass lands a high kick!
Lashley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sniddlegrass thuds his right hand into Lashley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lashley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sniddlegrass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lashley thows a huge punch but Sniddlegrass dodges it nicely.
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!
Sniddlegrass gets full guard.
Sniddlegrass is trying to keep Lashley in close.
Lashley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lashley wants to get up but he can't break Sniddlegrass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lashley stopping the sweep attempt from Sniddlegrass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
Sniddlegrass looking for a sweep. Not yet Sniddlegrass, not yet.
Lashley won't allow Sniddlegrass to get back to his feet.
Lashley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lashley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sniddlegrass keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
Sniddlegrass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lashley is one step ahead there.
Lashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lashley clinches with his opponent.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.
Lashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sniddlegrass tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Sniddlegrass back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lashley's efforts to push away.
Sniddlegrass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee strike.
Sniddlegrass misses with a body punch.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sniddlegrass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sniddlegrass gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Sniddlegrass tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sniddlegrass is pushing Lashley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lashley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Sniddlegrass has hold of Lashley's hands but Lashley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass gets back to full guard.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but Sniddlegrass has wrist control.
Sniddlegrass keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
Luke Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lashley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sniddlegrass thumps Lashley with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lashley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lashley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lashley tries to break free but Sniddlegrass pushes him back against the cage.
Sniddlegrass has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass leaning against his opponent.
Lashley goes for a takedown attempt but Sniddlegrass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sniddlegrass thuds a left hand into Lashley's body.
Lashley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lashley gets tackled into the cage by Sniddlegrass. Sniddlegrass maintains the clinch.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Sniddlegrass controlling the action here for a moment.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Lashley blocks the elbow strike.
Lashley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sniddlegrass throws a low kick, looking for Lashley's leg but Lashley calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Sniddlegrass works on Lashley's body with a couple of short punches.
Sniddlegrass missing with knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.
Luke Lashley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Sniddlegrass holds him up against the cage and eventually Lashley drops back down to his feet.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Lashley wants to break free but Sniddlegrass has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lashley avoids it.
Sniddlegrass landing knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass trying to control the position but instead, Lashley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sniddlegrass into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sniddlegrass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a knee to the head but Lashley blocks with his arms.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley is trying to drag Sniddlegrass to the mat but Sniddlegrass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sniddlegrass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lashley blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sniddlegrass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sniddlegrass. That snapped Lashley's head back.
Sniddlegrass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sniddlegrass wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is winning the standup battle so far.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Sniddlegrass sprawls well.
Sniddlegrass throws a head kick but Lashley moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sniddlegrass, right into the meat.
Sniddlegrass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lashley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sniddlegrass, pushing him back against the cage.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Sniddlegrass can't find room to land a body shot as Lashley controls the action.
Sniddlegrass lands a damaging elbow.
Lashley wants to break free but Sniddlegrass has control.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sniddlegrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sniddlegrass smiles and moves away.
Sniddlegrass gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sniddlegrass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sniddlegrass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sniddlegrass slows down the pace here.
Sniddlegrass taking a breather.
Sniddlegrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
Sniddlegrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sniddlegrass lands with a straight right. Lashley didn't see that one coming.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Sniddlegrass shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Sniddlegrass. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sniddlegrass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sniddlegrass scores with a leg kick.
Sniddlegrass gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sniddlegrass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Lashley blocks an elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass scores a nice knee to the body.
Lashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Sniddlegrass.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass misses with an elbow strike.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley looks to land a combination but Sniddlegrass avoids it well.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sniddlegrass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sniddlegrass is looking to clinch.
Sniddlegrass darts in and clinches Lashley up against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sniddlegrass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sniddlegrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sniddlegrass is looking to control Lashley's arms but Lashley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sniddlegrass has his back to the cage.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Sniddlegrass is controlling him.
Sniddlegrass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Sniddlegrass tries to sprawl but Lashley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sniddlegrass has one foot on Lashley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sniddlegrass works over Lashley's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Lashley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sniddlegrass throws a jab but it's blocked by Lashley.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Sniddlegrass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Sniddlegrass throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lashley takes one to the side of the head.
Lashley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sniddlegrass. That one must have hurt.
Lashley pushes Sniddlegrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sniddlegrass smiles and moves away.
Lashley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sniddlegrass sprawls well. Sniddlegrass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lashley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sniddlegrass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice cross by Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass scores with a nice head shot.
Lashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley jumps guard.
Sniddlegrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sniddlegrass wanted to stand there but Lashley had control of the position.
Sniddlegrass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lashley kicks Sniddlegrass off and gets to his feet.
Sniddlegrass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass cracks the inside of Lashley's front leg.
Lashley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sniddlegrass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sniddlegrass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sniddlegrass duly obliges.
Lashley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lashley throws a sloppy head kick and Sniddlegrass moves out of range easily.
Sniddlegrass is looking to chop away at Lashley's legs.
Sniddlegrass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lashley's sensitive parts.
Sniddlegrass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sniddlegrass scores with a four punch combination!
Sniddlegrass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sniddlegrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Lashley controls his hands.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley misses with a head kick.
Sniddlegrass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sniddlegrass thows a body kick. Lashley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sniddlegrass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass thumps Lashley with a low kick.
Sniddlegrass misses with an uppercut. Lashley saw that one coming.
Sniddlegrass throws a body punch but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sniddlegrass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lashley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sniddlegrass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sniddlegrass is looking for a sweep.
Lashley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lashley is working Sniddlegrass over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sniddlegrass is not content to let Lashley control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sniddlegrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sniddlegrass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lashley is working away from the top position though.
Sniddlegrass is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sniddlegrass is trying to get back to full guard.
Sniddlegrass is trying to stand.
Lashley is nestled in close to Sniddlegrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lashley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sniddlegrass sees it coming and defends easily.
Lashley prevents Sniddlegrass from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley drops an elbow to the side of Sniddlegrass's head.
Lashley is looking for a kimura but Sniddlegrass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lashley to get the leverage.
Sniddlegrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.
Lashley stops Sniddlegrass from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sniddlegrass wants to get back to full guard.
Lashley drops an elbow to the side of Sniddlegrass's head.
Sniddlegrass is looking for a sweep. Lashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lashley connects with a nice short shot to Sniddlegrass's temple.
Lashley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lashley thows a huge punch but Sniddlegrass dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sniddlegrass tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
Sniddlegrass manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luke Lashley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sniddlegrass pinned against the cage. Sniddlegrass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass cracks Lashley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lashley rushes Sniddlegrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sniddlegrass to keep the fight standing.
Benjamin Sniddlegrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Sniddlegrass misses with the head strike.
Sniddlegrass lands a knee to the body.
Lashley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sniddlegrass pushes off an throws an elbow but Lashley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Lashley avoiding damage as Sniddlegrass throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass lands an elbow that stopped Lashley in his tracks for a moment.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sniddlegrass prevents it.
Sniddlegrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sniddlegrass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Sniddlegrass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Sniddlegrass pushes Lashley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sniddlegrass stalls.
Sniddlegrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sniddlegrass misses with a knee to the head.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Sniddlegrass won't allow it.
Lashley blocking some punches.
Lashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sniddlegrass clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Benjamin Sniddlegrass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lashley.
Sniddlegrass is trying to stand back up.
Sniddlegrass showing good submission defense here.
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!
Lashley is hanging on to Sniddlegrass's back as he tries to escape.
Lashley missing with punches from the back.
Sniddlegrass is in bad spot here.
Lashley gets his hands free as Sniddlegrass looks to control.
Lashley keeps control of the position as Sniddlegrass tries to break free.
Well, with Lashley on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sniddlegrass is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lashley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Luke Lashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass can't escape the position.
Sniddlegrass is covering up but some of the strikes from Lashley are getting through and doing damage.
Lashley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sniddlegrass hold on?
Lashley throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lashley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sniddlegrass is defending well though. Lashley let's go of the attempt for now.
Even with his hooks in, Lashley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sniddlegrass has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lashley looking for the RNC.
Sniddlegrass trying to get back to his feet but Lashley is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass wants to control his opponent's hands but Lashley gets his hands free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lashley lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sniddlegrass hold on?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sniddlegrass. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sniddlegrass is rocked!
Sniddlegrass won't enjoy being in this position. Lashley looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sniddlegrass is tapping - it's over boys! Lashley picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Lashley thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson Savea is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Savea!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Savea, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Savea against the cage but Savea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savea forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savea can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Savea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savea is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Matthews gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Savea is working away.
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savea is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
Matthews is really struggling to control Savea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Matthews is trying to control. Savea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Savea to regain full guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savea keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.
Matthews trying to control but Savea is working from the bottom.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews stands and steps away. Savea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savea throws a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savea.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Savea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savea has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Savea tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews prevents Savea from breaking the clinch.
Savea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Savea.
Savea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savea, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Savea holds him up against the cage and eventually Matthews drops back down to his feet.
Savea breaks the clinch.
Savea looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Matthews crashes against the mat.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savea to see if he's OK.
Savea wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews landing strikes.
Matthews prevents Savea from escaping the position.
Savea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews is working Savea over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea wants to get back to his feet but Matthews drags him back down.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Matthews.
Matthews sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matthews tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
The strikes coming from Matthews are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matthews is staying tight to Savea's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savea is avoiding damage well.
Matthews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice jab there from Savea.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
Savea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Savea misses with a double jab.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savea circles away.
Savea swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
A combination from Savea does no damage.
Savea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Savea is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a head kick that drops Savea - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Savea is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Savea is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Savea is defending well.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savea can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
Matthews is nestled in close to Savea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews works his way into side control.
Savea seems to have recovered his senses.
Savea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
Matthews is trying to get an arm triangle but Savea is defending well.
Savea taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews cracks Savea with a big elbow.
Matthews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savea has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savea!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Savea is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savea is looking to escape.
Matthews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Max Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Samson Savea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Matthews! Savea is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Matthews!
Max Matthews is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Max Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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