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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Christopher Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derec Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break on Through. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Christopher Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derec Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christopher Iii in his tracks.
Christopher Iii looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Negreanu throws an overhand right that drops Christopher Iii like a sack of potatoes! Negreanu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derec Negreanu!
A relieved looking Derec Negreanu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Prolight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darek Walczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prolight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac-Tupac No More Pain. Walczak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We will rock you. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Prolight!
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, Darek Walczak!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prolight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prolight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prolight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walczak keeping moving, preventing Prolight from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walczak holds on and takes a little breather.
Prolight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walczak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prolight is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Prolight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Walczak does no damage.
Prolight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walczak but Walczak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walczak scores with a leg kick.
Walczak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prolight shoots in looking for a takedown. Walczak tries to sprawl out of it but Prolight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walczak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prolight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walczak circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Prolight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prolight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prolight tries for a takedown but Walczak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prolight darts in looking for a takedown but Walczak gets double underhooks and turns Prolight into the cage.
Prolight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walczak lands a good knee to the midsection. Prolight won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prolight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walczak lands a damaging elbow.
Prolight wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walczak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Walczak.
Walczak scores a nice knee to the body.
Prolight is breathing heavily.
Prolight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walczak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walczak lands a shoulder strike.
Walczak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prolight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walczak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walczak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prolight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walczak.
Prolight avoids the head kick by Walczak.
Walczak tries to close the distance and clinch but Prolight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walczak throws a head kick that half lands.
Prolight is rocked!
Walczak darts in and clinches Prolight up against the cage.
Oh Prolight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Walczak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walczak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prolight's face.
Walczak lands a good knee to the midsection. Prolight won't want to take too many of those.
Walczak lands a good knee to the midsection. Prolight won't want to take too many of those.
Prolight looking for a takedown.
Walczak stalling the fight.
Walczak jerks Prolight's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Prolight drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Walczak goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Walczak because Prolight was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Darek Walczak!
Darek Walczak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jason Prolight spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into the arena with Slipknot-The Blister Exists blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Flash Gordon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Flash Gordon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Gordon clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Gordon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon thows a body shot but no joy.
Gordon lands a big shot that drops Harris! Can he finish him?
Harris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Harris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Flash Gordon just wasn't active enough.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon has Harris pressed against the cage.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gordon is defending well.
Flash Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Harris.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon and Harris are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gordon throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Harris into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gordon knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flash Gordon!
Flash Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Season (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Season!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Todd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd forces Season back against the cage and clinches.
Todd's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Season is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Todd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Season wants to break free but Todd has control.
Season is fighting off a takedown attempt but Todd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Season to the mat. Season regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Season looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd looking to pass the guard.
Season preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Season controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
Season is controlling Todd's posture.
Todd trying to control but Season is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Season, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Season changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Todd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todd trying to control the action but Season is working from the bottom.
Season wants to control but Todd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Season takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Season is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Todd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Season is working to avoid the ground and pound but Todd connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Season is trying to get back to half guard.
Todd trying to control the position but Season is working away.
Todd scoring with punches from side control.
Season managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Todd.
The referee asks Todd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Todd prefers to stall for the moment though.
Todd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Season gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Todd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Todd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Season is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Todd lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Todd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Todd tries to control but Season wriggling away.
Todd with the ground and pound from mount.
Season wants to control but Todd is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd landing strikes from the mount.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Season is looking to escape.
Todd avoids the attempt from Season to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd with shots to the head and body - Season looks very uncomfortable down there.
Todd unloading with bombs!
Season regains half guard.
Todd moves nicely into side control.
Season dodges the ground and pound from Todd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd advances nicely into full mount.
Todd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Todd landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Todd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Todd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd clinches up against the cage.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Todd.
Todd lands a body punch.
Todd prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Season.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Andrew Todd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Season!
Todd lands a heavy elbow.
Todd with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Todd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Todd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Todd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Todd cracks Season with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Season wants to control but Todd is having none of it.
Todd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd working Season over with strikes here.
Season taking shots to the head.
Season takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Season regains half guard.
Season is not content to let Todd control the position.
Todd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Season might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Todd winds up and cracks Season with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Season avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Todd.
Season desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Season is refusing to be controlled, as Todd sits in half guard.
Season tries to kick Todd off but Todd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Season tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.
Todd tries to pass to full mount but Season defends it.
Season looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Season takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd drives through and clinches with Season against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd presses Season against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd pushes Season back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Todd lands a takedown into guard.
Todd pushes down on Season's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Season on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Season blocking the ground and pound attempt from Todd.
Todd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Todd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Season knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Season keeps working.
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. Todd connects with a nice short shot to Season's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Todd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Season tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Todd is in Season's guard.
Todd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Season swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todd working some strikes from top position.
Todd trying to move into half guard but instead Season has managed to sweep!
Season passes Todd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Season is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Season missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Season is looking to pass Todd's guard but actually Todd recovers to full guard.
Season lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Season wanted to stand there but Todd had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Season accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Season drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todd dives on top into guard.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Season is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd chips away with some ground and pound.
Todd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Season is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Season swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Season is trying to keep Todd in close.
Todd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Season is keeping the position.
Season trying to keep a closed guard but Todd is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Todd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Season is keeping the position for now.
Season keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Season stuffs the takedown attempt from Todd. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Todd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Season manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peter Season has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Season is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Season is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todd wants to control from the top but Season keeps moving.
Season is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Season wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Season takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Season keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Season walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrew Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Season fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Todd!
Andrew Todd very nearly forgot to thank Laundry 90% (Same day) 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.
In defeat, Peter Season stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was tough to win, but not everyone can win. I wasn't expecting to say a post fight lost interview but I have to. Train harder and win next time. Good night everyone!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Vinyard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vinyard!
Vinyard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Decker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Decker crashes against the mat.
Vinyard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Decker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Decker but great work by Vinyard.
Decker wants to control but Vinyard postures up.
Vinyard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Decker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Decker is looking to regain half guard here but Vinyard keeps moving and retains side control.
Decker wants to control but Vinyard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker is looking to reverse the position.
Vinyard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinyard looks winded!
Decker gets back to half guard.
Decker pushes Vinyard off looking to stand but Vinyard dives back in and keeps control.
Decker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Decker looking for submissions off his back.
Vinyard seems to be working for a kimura but Decker defends the submission attempt.
Decker missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker wants to get back to full guard.
Vinyard is thwarting Decker's attempts to control the position.
Vinyard is looking for a kimura here.
Decker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinyard prevents Decker from improving his position.
Vinyard is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard 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! Decker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Vinyard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cap Roundtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Ellington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cap Roundtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Ellington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Ellington has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roundtree is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Roundtree walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ellington blocks a head kick by Roundtree.
Ellington lands with a good body shot.
Ellington lands the left hand.
Ellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roundtree tries to bum rush Ellington with a series of wild strikes but Ellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Roundtree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roundtree takes a swing at Ellington's ribcage but misses.
Ellington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ellington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellington misses the target.
Roundtree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roundtree chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roundtree misses the jab.
Ellington throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.
Ellington misses with a wild combination.
Ellington swats away the attempt to clinch by Roundtree.
Ellington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellington throws a sloppy body shot
and Roundtree moves into the clinch.
Roundtree is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Ellington's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellington misses with a wild body shot.
Roundtree throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ellington.
Roundtree chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roundtree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roundtree loads up on a big right hand but Ellington slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington swinging wildly here.
Ellington throws a lazy right hand but Roundtree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roundtree pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellington is out of range and Roundtree settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree throws a right hand that misses
and Roundtree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellington thows a body shot but no joy.
Roundtree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roundtree rather than just go for the knockout.
Ellington lands with a straight right. Roundtree didn't see that one coming.
Ellington swats away the attempt to clinch by Roundtree.
Duke Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ellington.
Roundtree walks into a stiff left hand from Ellington.
Ellington throws a jab but it's blocked by Roundtree.
Roundtree connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Roundtree.
Ellington avoids the body shot from Roundtree.
Roundtree misses with a head kick.
Roundtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roundtree dives in and grabs Ellington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellington pushes down on Roundtree's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roundtree takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellington moves away from the strike by Roundtree.
Ellington throws a head kick but Roundtree moves out of range.
Roundtree misses with a head kick.
Ellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roundtree lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ellington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ellington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Ellington - just one landing.
Ellington throws a combination that misses
and Roundtree makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ellington really felt that one!
Roundtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roundtree has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roundtree cracks Ellington with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Ellington.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundtree moves away.
Ellington misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Ellington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Roundtree's head but Roundtree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab from Roundtree.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Roundtree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roundtree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ellington's calf.
Roundtree tries to work over Ellington's front leg with a kick but Ellington checks it.
Roundtree scores with a jab to the head.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington scores with a hook.
Roundtree lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ellington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Cap Roundtree has been cut.
Ellington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roundtree.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roundtree looks for the body kick but Ellington saw that one coming.
Roundtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellington throws a low kick but Roundtree avoids it.
Roundtree needs to keep his hands up - Ellington had a free shot at his head there.
Ellington defending well as Roundtree loads up on a big left hand.
Ellington thuds a left hand into Roundtree's body.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Ellington looks to land a body kick but Roundtree moved away.
Roundtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Roundtree avoids the body shot from Ellington.
Roundtree takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roundtree throws a body punch but Ellington moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roundtree moves forwards but Ellington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ellington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellington thows a body shot but no joy.
Roundtree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellington jabs at Roundtree's body.
Roundtree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roundtree takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Ellington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roundtree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roundtree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellington throws a lazy head kick
and Roundtree counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Ellington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellington.
Ellington throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.
Ellington throws a series of punches but Roundtree moves out of range.
Ellington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ellington misses with the combination.
Ellington throws a lazy right hand but Roundtree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roundtree throws the kick towards the body but Ellington avoids it.
Roundtree throws a leg kick but Ellington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roundtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Roundtree slips a straight right by Ellington.
Roundtree misses with a takedown attempt - Ellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree throws a head kick but Ellington moves out of range.
Ellington lands a nice hook to Roundtree's body. Roundtree takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Ellington lands the left hand.
Roundtree shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Roundtree misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roundtree takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roundtree dodges the punch combination from Ellington.
Roundtree thows a leg kick but Ellington checks it
and Ellington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellington cracks Roundtree with a good jab.
Ellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellington scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cap Roundtree's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ellington lands with a good body shot.
Roundtree misses with an uppercut. Ellington saw that one coming.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington avoids a kick to the body.
Roundtree misses with a hook.
Ellington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ellington duly obliges.
Roundtree throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roundtree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellington thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke Ellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Ellington throws a body punch but Roundtree moves out of range.
Roundtree takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington digs a good hook to Roundtree's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roundtree under the eye.
Roundtree avoids the body shot from Ellington.
Roundtree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roundtree tries to move into range but Ellington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roundtree misses with a low kick.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Ellington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roundtree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Roundtree tried to score with a low kick but Ellington checks it.
Roundtree is looking to slow Ellington down with leg kicks.
Roundtree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundtree lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellington slips a straight right by Roundtree.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roundtree was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington slips under a jab.
Roundtree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ellington connects with a high kick.
Roundtree is rocked!
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundtree moves away.
Oh Roundtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roundtree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roundtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellington.
Ellington blocks the body kick.
Roundtree seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellington's corner calls for a 1-2. Ellington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roundtree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roundtree gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ellington.
Ellington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington leaves Roundtree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roundtree throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roundtree avoids the head kick by Ellington.
Cap Roundtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roundtree tries to bum rush Ellington with a series of wild strikes but Ellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Ellington misses with a head kick.
Roundtree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roundtree shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellington defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Ellington scores with a four punch combination!
A good leg kick by Roundtree.
A slow jab from Roundtree misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellington scores with a decent looking hook.
Ellington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roundtree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellington drops Roundtree with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roundtree looks back up at him and smiles so Ellington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roundtree.
Ellington connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Roundtree to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duke Ellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanden Plas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Hadj's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hypnotized Lebanon. Plas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mohamed al Hadj is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vanden Plas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Hadj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
al Hadj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plas's sensitive parts.
al Hadj throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vanden Plas has been cut.
al Hadj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
al Hadj dips to his left and cracks Plas with an uppercut!
Mohamed al Hadj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plas throws a sloppy head kick
and al Hadj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
al Hadj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plas.
Plas throws a sloppy head kick and al Hadj moves out of range easily.
al Hadj throws a leg kick but Plas moved away.
al Hadj takes a swing at Plas's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plas throws a nice looking combination but al Hadj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from al Hadj.
al Hadj looks to land a combination but Plas avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj defending well as Plas loads up on a big left hand.
Plas throws a looping overhand right but al Hadj ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - al Hadj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plas is looking to score with low kicks.
al Hadj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
al Hadj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plas.
Good leg kick by al Hadj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plas lunges at al Hadj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by al Hadj's hand.
Plas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al Hadj throws a leg kick
and Plas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
al Hadj cracks Plas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Plas moves out of range as al Hadj strikes.
Plas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plas walks into a straight right hand from al Hadj.
al Hadj moves out of range as Plas throws a body kick.
Plas lands a leg kick that knocks al Hadj off balance momentarily.
Plas misses with a leg kick
and al Hadj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Plas manages to break the clinch.
Plas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by al Hadj. al Hadj obviously looking to wear him down.
al Hadj throws a low kick but Plas avoids it.
Plas moves out of range of the leg kick from al Hadj.
Plas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plas.
al Hadj moves in looking to clinch but Plas pushes him off.
al Hadj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
al Hadj wants to land a leg kick but Plas is out of range.
al Hadj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plas was well out of range. Poor timing from al Hadj.
Plas throws a nice looking combination but al Hadj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
al Hadj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al Hadj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses
and Plas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
al Hadj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plas.
al Hadj slips a straight right by Plas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Hadj.
al Hadj wants to clinch up but Plas keeps it at a distance.
Plas misses with the body kick
and al Hadj counters with a good low kick that Plas was not able to check.
al Hadj cracks Plas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al Hadj looks for the body kick but Plas saw that one coming.
al Hadj is looking to slow Plas down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Plas misses
and al Hadj finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed al Hadj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vanden Plas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
al Hadj looks to score with a jab to the body but Plas is just out of range.
al Hadj looks for the body kick but Plas saw that one coming.
Mohamed al Hadj is winning the standup battle so far.
Plas lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from al Hadj.
al Hadj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
al Hadj avoids the head kick by Plas.
Plas lands with a nice combination. al Hadj backs away looking to recover.
Plas throws a head kick that misses
and al Hadj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plas blocks the body kick.
al Hadj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
al Hadj looks to score with a jab to the body but Plas is just out of range.
Plas tries to work over al Hadj's front leg with a kick but al Hadj checks it.
Plas throws a right hand that al Hadj ducks under and follows up with a left that al Hadj also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Plas blocks the low kick.
Plas misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Plas misses.
Plas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from al Hadj misses
letting Plas counter with a right hand.
al Hadj misses with a double jab
and Plas counters with a low kick, right behind al Hadj 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj thuds his right hand into Plas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plas. al Hadj shrugs it off though.
al Hadj misses with the combination.
Plas tries to land a front kick but al Hadj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plas moves out of range of the leg kick from al Hadj.
al Hadj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plas tries a head kick but it misses.
al Hadj forces Plas back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plas is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj struggles to land a body shot inside as Plas controls his hands.
al Hadj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plas's efforts to push away.
Plas blocks an elbow strike from al Hadj.
al Hadj breaks the clinch.
Plas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Hadj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from al Hadj finds it's way round the side to connect with Plas's head.
al Hadj looks to land a right hand but Plas moved out of range.
Plas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
al Hadj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
al Hadj loads up on a big right hand but Plas slips the punch.
Plas misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj tries to score with a low kick but Plas moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from al Hadj misses.
al Hadj staying out of range there.
al Hadj looks to clinch
and Plas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
al Hadj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Hadj. Plas does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
al Hadj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plas moves out of range as al Hadj throws a body kick.
Plas cracks the inside of al Hadj's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mohamed al Hadj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vanden Plas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Plas throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Plas misses.
Plas lands with a kick to the temple. al Hadj shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mohamed al Hadj has been cut.
al Hadj lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from al Hadj.
al Hadj lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Plas.
al Hadj throws a jab but it's blocked by Plas.
Plas misses with a low kick as al Hadj jumps back.
Good work by al Hadj as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from al Hadj.
Plas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
al Hadj lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Plas is rocked!
al Hadj sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Plas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Plas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohamed al Hadj!
Mohamed al Hadj spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Vanden Plas had this to say: 'Fuck the police.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Watanabe throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Watanabe swinging wildly here.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Watanabe tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
Watanabe can't break the clinch.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Watanabe tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Watanabe tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watanabe tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Watanabe working hard to break the clinch.
Watanabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watanabe's efforts to push away.
Watanabe blocks the elbow strike.
Watanabe takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Watanabe takes an elbow to the temple.
Watanabe tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Watanabe breaks from the clinch.
Watanabe misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Takeshi Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Watanabe misses with the combination.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe misses with the combination.
Watanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watanabe swinging wildly here.
Watanabe looks winded!
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Watanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watanabe can turn it around.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Watanabe wants to break free but Harris has control.
Harris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watanabe can't break the clinch.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watanabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watanabe.
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Harris tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Watanabe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Watanabe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Watanabe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeshi Watanabe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Ethan Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Watanabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe misses with the combination.
Harris drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watanabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harris backs up against the cage.
Harris drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe takes an elbow to the temple.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watanabe is keeping busy.
Watanabe is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Watanabe breaks from the clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Harris drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watanabe duly obliges.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Watanabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watanabe tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Watanabe is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Watanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris lands an elbow inside that Watanabe shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Watanabe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Watanabe tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watanabe is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Watanabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Watanabe throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Watanabe misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watanabe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ethan Harris has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Watanabe. Those never looked like landing.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Watanabe improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Watanabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Watanabe.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Watanabe is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Watanabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watanabe working hard to break the clinch.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Ethan Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris keeps control of Watanabe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Watanabe tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Watanabe takes an elbow to the temple.
Watanabe is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Watanabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watanabe misses with a double jab.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Harris tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe misses with a double jab.
Watanabe swinging wildly here.
Watanabe tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Watanabe.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeshi Watanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Harris stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Watanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Watanabe misses.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Watanabe. Those never looked like landing.
Watanabe throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris forces Watanabe back against the cage and clinches.
Watanabe lands a left hand.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Watanabe wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe working hard to break the clinch.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watanabe's defenses.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Watanabe can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Watanabe tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watanabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to break free but Harris has control.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe breaks the clinch.
Watanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Watanabe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Watanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Watanabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Watanabe wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watanabe breaks from the clinch.
Watanabe swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Watanabe.
Watanabe tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris had his way with Takeshi Watanabe in that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Harris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Watanabe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Watanabe throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris forces Watanabe back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watanabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Watanabe working aggressively here.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Watanabe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watanabe is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Watanabe tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Watanabe is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Watanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watanabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watanabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike.
Watanabe tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Watanabe in his tracks for a moment.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watanabe avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Watanabe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Watanabe can't break the clinch.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watanabe is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris prevents Watanabe from breaking the clinch.
Watanabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watanabe's efforts to push away.
Harris wants to stall.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris keeps control of Watanabe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris lands an elbow inside that Watanabe shrugs off.
Harris trying to stall but Watanabe improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
Watanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watanabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watanabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watanabe's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watanabe's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Watanabe blocks the elbow strike.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Watanabe dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Watanabe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watanabe blocks an elbow strike.
Takeshi Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
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 Ethan Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Harris!
Ethan Harris retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Queen's choice of entrance music: Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA]. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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29
153 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Pitbull pushes him off.
Pitbull with a nice cross.
Pitbull takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen tries to clinch up but Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitbull moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Queen lands with a shot to the body.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Pitbull has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roy Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen has Pitbull up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull pulls guard effortlessly.
Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen is looking to pass into half guard but Pitbull pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pitbull is in guard.
Pitbull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen 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.
Queen has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Queen working for submissions but it's allowed Pitbull to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen has hold of Pitbull's hands but Pitbull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pitbull is working for a submission of some sort.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Queen is staying active underneath Pitbull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Queen moves into full guard.
Queen looking for a guillotine here but Pitbull defends easily.
Queen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pitbull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Queen working a defensive guard but Pitbull passes into half guard.
Pitbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen trying to get back to full guard but Pitbull takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull lands a big shot there that rocks Queen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Queen regains half guard.
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Pitbull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Queen wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pitbull lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Queen looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Pitbull there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with a double jab
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queen.
Queen working Pitbull over with knees to the body.
Pitbull works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Queen working a defensive guard here.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pitbull has passed into side control.
Queen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pitbull 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.
Pitbull is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitbull is working for a submission of some sort.
Pitbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Queen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pitbull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen actively working from the bottom here.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.
Pitbull seems to be working for a kimura but Queen defends the submission attempt.
Pitbull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Queen trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen won't allow Pitbull to pass to mount.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Queen is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull working over Queen with some ground and pound. Queen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Pitbull.
Queen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
Pitbull controlling the pace.
Queen manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen wants to control but Pitbull passes easily into half guard.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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!
Pitbull working Queen over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Queen is just riding it out for now. Pitbull eventually gives up the hold.
Pitbull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Queen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pitbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull throws a shot to the body.
Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
Queen tries to clinch
enabling Pitbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitbull scores with a jab to the head.
Queen punishes Pitbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitbull misses with a left hand
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queen.
Pitbull gets control of Queen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Roy Pitbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Queen.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitbull circles away.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.
Queen is looking to clinch.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pitbull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking.
Pitbull feints a jab promting Queen to slip. Pitbull then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Queen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Queen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen tries to clinch up but Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Pitbull misses.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitbull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen wants to clinch.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitbull misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Queen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pitbull's brow.
Pitbull gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Queen trying to control but Pitbull postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pitbull prevents Queen from standing back up.
Queen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Queen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pitbull escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pitbull!
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Pitbull is working Queen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pitbull scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pitbull lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Queen down.
Pitbull is trying to get an arm triangle but Queen is defending well.
That's four 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!
Pitbull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Queen, who protects the arm well.
Queen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Queen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy Pitbull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Pitbull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitbull, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Pitbull!
An out of breath Roy Pitbull 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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