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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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171 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lugz tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lugz.
Shields pushes Lugz up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields fails to pull guard.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Shields manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Shields trying to stall but Lugz improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lugz.
Shields wants a takedown.
Lugz wants a takedown.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Lugz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shields gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields slowing the pace effectively.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling him.
Lugz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Lugz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lugz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz is looking for a takedown.
Lugz stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lugz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lugz looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to break free but Lugz has control.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shields prevents the takedown attempt.
Lugz is working for takedown but Shields is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lugz has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lugz after a bit of a struggle.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Lugz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Shields will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lugz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lugz goes for a takedown attempt but Shields pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lugz lands an overhand right.
Shields closes the distance and pushes Lugz back into the cage.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lugz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lugz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugz.
Birdman Lugz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields trying to control but Lugz is working from the bottom.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Lugz is keeping the position.
Shields sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lugz has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Lugz keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields passes into half guard.
Shields content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shields dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lugz looks to clinch
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Lugz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lugz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shields looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jack Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lugz is looking to chop away at Shields's legs.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Lugz is looking to clinch.
Shields feints and as Lugz raises his hands in defense, Shields changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lugz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields pushes down on Lugz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shields works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shields is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lugz has his hands clasped together but Shields breaks the hold and Lugz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Shields!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indiana Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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206 lbs
5 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones clinches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Tito Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indiana Jones.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hall is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tito Hall!
After the big win, Tito Hall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dragon and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josoe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dmx...Aint no sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flynn Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josoe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a series of punches but Inc avoids them all with ease.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inc circles away.
Inc checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inc.
Inc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Inc is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Inc blocks the strikes from Silva.
Inc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Inc prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Inc is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inc passes into half guard.
Inc is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva is staying active underneath Inc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Inc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inc not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Inc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Inc is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying to control but Inc manages to pass to mount!
Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Inc content just to control the position here.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Will Inc go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva turns into Inc and is now in his guard.
Inc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Inc looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva tries to roll over but Inc keeps him under control.
Inc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva pushes Inc off looking to stand but Inc dives back in and keeps control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Inc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inc is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flynn Inc will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Inc moved away.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Inc counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Inc.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Inc. Inc maintains the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Inc avoids the damage to the body.
Inc working hard to break the clinch.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Inc is trying to stall.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc takes a knee right on the jaw!
Inc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
No luck for Inc with that takedown attempt.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Inc gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Inc controlling him for the moment.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inc manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Inc is proving hard to escape from.
Inc wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inc is keeping the position for now.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inc's guard.
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!
Inc is controlling Silva's posture.
Inc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flynn Inc wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva tries a low kick but Inc avoids it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Inc.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Inc is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Inc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is really stuck here.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Inc are getting through and doing damage.
Silva breaks Inc's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Inc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Inc trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Inc maintains control.
Inc landing strikes from the mount.
Silva wants to control but Inc is having none of it.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Inc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inc with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Inc dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Silva misses.
Inc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inc somewhat.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Josoe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Inc's knee but Inc avoids it well.
Silva takes a swing at Inc's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Silva misses.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Inc looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Flynn Inc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inc is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Inc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Inc is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Inc passes into side control!
Inc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Inc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Inc goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Inc but great work by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Inc is not content to let Silva control the position.
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!
Inc wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inc is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Inc is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Inc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Inc is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva blocks the strikes from Inc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inc to escape.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Inc tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva tries to stand but Inc is controlling his head.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Inc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Inc is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Josoe Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inc has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Flynn Inc.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Inc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Inc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Trig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Trig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trig is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trig is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trig's guard.
Trig trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Trig makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez rushes Trig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trig has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trig prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Trig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez cracks Trig with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig breaks the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range as Trig throws a body kick.
Trig clinches up against the cage.
Trig is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Trig into the cage.
Sanchez is leaning against Trig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has hold of one of Trig's legs. Trig is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Trig had control of the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Trig keeps moving.
Sanchez won't allow Trig to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working Trig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trig wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trig keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Trig wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trig!
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Trig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trig trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trig working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trig is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trig defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Trig is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to stand but Trig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez trying to control but Trig is working from the bottom.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trig controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Trig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trig slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Trig sprawls well.
Trig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Trig gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trig digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Trig controls his hands.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Trig lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Trig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Trig is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trig avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Trig wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Trig is looking to improve his position.
Trig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez prevents Trig from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Trig is working away.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Trig is defending well.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trig keeps working.
Trig is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trig tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diego Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trig wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez throws a strike but Trig avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trig controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Trig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Trig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trig's waist but Trig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Trig tries to clinch up.
Trig throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Trig closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Trig wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Trig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Trig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Trig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Trig prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trig.
Trig is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Trig into the cage.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trig prevents it.
Trig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Trig.
Trig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Trig.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Trig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trig misses with a series of wild punches.
Trig swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Trig which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Trig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trig pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Trig looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Trig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trig as he jumps to the side.
Frank Trig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trig tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trig throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Trig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trig is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Trig has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Trig is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Trig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!
A very excited looking Diego Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagan Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagan Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyson obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Pearson backs away looking to recover.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Pearson backs away looking to recover.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson lunges at Pearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pearson's hand.
Pearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson throws a push kick but Pearson slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pearson will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses the jab.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Pearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pearson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Pearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pearson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Pearson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tyson holding on.
Pearson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pearson off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes.
Pearson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pearson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearson is rocked!
Tyson controlling the pace for now.
Tyson lands a big shot to the head and Pearson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sagan Tyson!
Sagan Tyson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Speed Junkie Supplements Q160-158-155 (95%Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Souza will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Lister with that takedown attempt.
Lister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean Lister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lister is defended easily by Souza.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lister but Lister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lister is one step ahead there.
Lister lands a couple of elbows.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza looking for subs off his back but Lister has passed one foot through into half guard.
Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to keep Lister in close.
Souza working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lister lands a couple of elbows.
Lister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister cracks Souza with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lister being controlled here momentarily.
Lister throws a big elbow that misses.
Lister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lister tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lister distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lister passes into side control.
Lister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
Souza tries to buck Lister off but Lister is having none of it.
Lister is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Lister dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lister misses with a head kick.
Lister is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza lands a jab.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Lister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Souza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lister is in Souza's guard.
Lister tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lister looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Lister wants to sweep but no luck.
Lister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lister's guard.
Souza wants to control but Lister is keeping him busy.
Souza wants to pass to mount but Lister is defending the position.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Lister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lister's head.
Lister is looking to improve his position.
Lister tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lister is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Lister is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Lister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister wants to get back to his feet.
Jake Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lister wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Lister is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Lister is breathing heavily.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza is looking for submissions but instead, Lister has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Souza dominated that second round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lister is defended easily by Souza.
Lister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lister maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Souza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lister has cracked it and Souza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Lister!
A pretty intense looking Dean Lister took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Diggler has chosen acdc back in black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Dray with that takedown attempt.
Dray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dray throws a series of strikes that have Diggler backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggler moves out of range as Dray strikes.
Dray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggler's waist but Diggler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dray off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
Dray misses with a two punch combination.
Dray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dray throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
Diggler scores with a head kick. Dray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diggler thuds his right hand into Dray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dray is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggler clinches up with Dray and pushes him back against the cage.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dray's defenses.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dray managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Dray is working for takedown but Diggler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dray is breathing heavily.
Diggler landing knees to the body.
Dray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler lands an elbow inside that Dray shrugs off.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
Diggler lands a nice elbow.
Diggler scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggler lands an elbow just above Dray 's eye.
Dray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diggler lands a damaging elbow.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dray takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggler obliges.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dray wants a takedown but no success here.
Diggler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Diggler to work.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Dray won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler lands an elbow inside.
Dray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diggler lands an elbow just above Dray 's eye.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands an elbow just above Dray 's eye.
Diggler landing knees to the body.
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggler lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
Diggler lands an elbow that stopped Dray in his tracks for a moment.
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dray's face.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diggler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diggler landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggler working Dray over with knees to the body.
Diggler lands an elbow just above Dray 's eye.
Diggler scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggler.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Dray won't want to take too many of those.
Dray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggler lands an elbow that stopped Dray in his tracks for a moment.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
Diggler working Dray over with knees to the body.
Dray takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dray's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggler.
Dray has Diggler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diggler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
Diggler working Dray over with knees to the body.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
Dray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dray's face.
Dray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diggler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dray.
Dray misses with a body shot.
Diggler lands an overhand right.
Diggler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dray dives in and grabs Diggler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes down on Dray's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Diggler.
Nice defenses there by Diggler.
Diggler lands a left and a right that send Dray crashing to the mat, dazed. Diggler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Dray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dray colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Diggler as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dray is left battered and dazed whilst Diggler and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dirk Diggler 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonnar's brow.
Still in the clinch, Foster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonnar.
Bonnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonnar backwards.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonnar tries to clinch
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands a couple of digs.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster won't allow Bonnar to sweep him here.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonnar is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonnar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Foster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonnar breaks the clinch.
Bonnar gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bonnar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bonnar tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Bonnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonnar somewhat.
Foster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Foster landing strikes.
Bonnar is trying to improve his position.
Foster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Foster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Foster is working Bonnar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Foster looks up at the clock and then as Bonnar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Foster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Foster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bonnar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Foster but great work by Bonnar.
Foster tries to escape but Bonnar is in control.
Bonnar looks up at the clock and then as Foster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bonnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Foster bucks up and tries to throw Bonnar off but instead Bonnar has got his back!
Bonnar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar throwing sloppy strikes.
Foster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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!
Foster grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Foster is covering up but some of the strikes from Bonnar are getting through and doing damage.
Foster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonnar has got one arm under Foster's chin. This could be trouble... Foster trying to control the other hand but Bonnar gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Foster has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steffan Bonnar!
Steffan Bonnar is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Steffan Bonnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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