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HONOR FC 12 Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. This should be a great matchup!
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Ayrton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva has been working on his balance at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lopez.
Jab by Lopez.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Ayrton Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayrton Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Lopez is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lopez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Lopez settles back down.
Lopez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez lands a hook that stumbles Silva back into the cage. Lopez follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Silva to the canvas! Lopez pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Silva has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Javier Lopez!
Our winner, Javier Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quagmire Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quagmire Yeah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Riley.
Yeah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riley shoots and misses
and Yeah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yeah won't allow Riley to get back to his feet.
Yeah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeah advances to half guard.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yeah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yeah is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley gets back to full guard.
Yeah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeah has gone for a leg lock! Riley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yeah's guard.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeah has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yeah.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeah is trying to get back to half guard.
Yeah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Yeah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley stands up and beckons Yeah to his feet.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley pulls guard effortlessly.
Riley wants to sweep here but Yeah controlling him for the moment.
Riley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yeah postures up.
Yeah looking to pass the guard.
Riley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riley has his foot on Yeah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeah works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yeah, into his guard.
Riley trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yeah's guard.
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yeah is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is trying to control. Yeah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dallas Riley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yeah gets caught flat footed, as Riley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yeah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yeah is on top in guard.
Yeah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top!
Yeah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeah is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yeah is on top in guard.
Riley is trying to keep Yeah in close.
Yeah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley is trying to keep Yeah in close.
Yeah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yeah wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yeah passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yeah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to hold on to Yeah's head to control him but Yeah postures up.
Yeah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yeah is working for a submission of some sort.
Yeah is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yeah seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Yeah wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeah pulls his head out easily.
Riley wants to control but Yeah is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeah jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Riley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire Yeah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley instigates a clinch.
Yeah looking to stall.
Yeah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riley walks away with a smile on his face. Yeah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riley misses with a kick to the body.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeah.
Yeah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yeah is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Riley is trying to escape and Yeah transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Riley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yeah! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quagmire Yeah!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bj Ferguson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floyd Howard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
Howard is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
Howard is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Howard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Ferguson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Howard can't escape the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ferguson! Howard is hurt baaadly! Ferguson is firing away with more strikes - Howard is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). bj Ferguson!
Post fight, an emotional bj Ferguson said 'I keep putting these good guys away. I'm 34 boys. wheres ethan harris at?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wukong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I stand alone - Godsmack. Cox has chosen Seventeen - Sex Pistols as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight 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, Sun Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Wukong is just out of range.
Wukong has his takedown stuffed
and Cox counters with a single leg into guard. Wukong didn't expect that.
Wukong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Wukong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wukong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wukong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wukong tries to get out of the position.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Wukong is keeping the position.
Wukong has Cox pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wukong moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox throws a body kick that misses.
Wukong with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wukong won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Cox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ground and pound from Cox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wukong is looking to reverse the position.
Wukong prevents Cox from improving position.
Cox is putting a hurting on Wukong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cox scoring with punches and elbows.
Cox working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong tries to improve position but can't.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox staying calm.
Cox working away.
The strikes coming from Cox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cox is staying tight to Wukong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wukong manages to get back to half guard.
Wukong is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wukong is pulling down on Cox's head to control his posture.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox postures up in Wukong's guard and throws a big left but Wukong blocks it.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wukong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Cox postures up.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Wukong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Wukong has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wukong, not yet.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Wukong keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wukong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wukong working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
Cox trying to control but Wukong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
Wukong slips a straight right by Cox.
Wukong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wukong won't be happy with that.
Wukong dodges the ground and pound from Cox.
What's Wukong going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cox wants to control but Wukong is keeping him busy.
Wukong dodges the ground and pound from Cox.
Cox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steve Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wukong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wukong down.
Wukong taking a bit of punishment here - Cox scoring with strikes.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Cox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wukong prevents Cox from improving position.
Wukong manages to get back to half guard.
Wukong wants to control but Cox passes into side.
Wukong wants to control but Cox postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is not content to let Cox control the position.
Cox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wukong tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox looks up at the clock and then as Wukong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wukong is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Cox.
Wukong is trying to escape the position but Cox is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Cox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wukong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wukong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox postures up.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wukong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cox advances to half guard.
Cox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wukong sees it coming and defends easily.
Wukong wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox wants to take a breather but Wukong is having none of it.
Wukong trying to control here.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Wukong is defending well.
Cox works his way into side control.
Cox trying to control the action but Wukong is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wukong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cox counters with a shoot takedown. Wukong fights it but they end up in guard.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Cox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wukong wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wukong's guard.
Wukong is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wukong avoid being mounted?
Wukong is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox is looking to advance position but Wukong won't allow it.
Wukong is not content to let Cox control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox is looking to advance position but Wukong won't allow it.
Cox passes to full mount!
Cox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wukong looks a forlorn figure.
Wukong is working to get back to half guard.
Cox unloads with some shots from mount but Wukong bucks and avoids them well.
Cox working for a guillotine from mount but Wukong is in no mood to give up.
Cox working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wukong moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Wukong is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cox postures up in Wukong's guard and throws a big left but Wukong blocks it.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steve Cox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sun Wukong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wukong shoots and misses
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wukong's guard.
Wukong pulls Cox in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wukong is trying to keep Cox in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sun Wukong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Cox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sun Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cox 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox!
Steve Cox gave a mention to Meet the Future in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen OVER ME by Tricky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a series of punches but Milosevic avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Milosevic tenderised Bravo's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Milosevic throws out a leg kick but Bravo moves out of range and Milosevic only half commits.
Bravo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Milosevic.
Milosevic throws an off balance right hand
and Bravo counters with an inside leg kick.
Milosevic misses with a looping left.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milosevic.
Milosevic looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Milosevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Milosevic scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Milosevic misses.
Milosevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Milosevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milosevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milosevic throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Milosevic tries to move into range but Bravo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milosevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bravo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo misses with a hook. Milosevic ducked under it nicely.
Milosevic misses with a body punch
so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo trying to control but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milosevic keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Milosevic working a defensive guard here.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milosevic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milosevic tries to get out of the position.
Bravo trying to control but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo cracks Milosevic with a solid left hand.
Bravo passes into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Milosevic is working away.
Milosevic is trying to escape back to his feet but Bravo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Milosevic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic prevents Bravo from moving into mount.
Milosevic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bravo's best efforts.
Milosevic wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of Milosevic's head.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Milosevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Milosevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bravo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Milosevic is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Bravo there.
Milosevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bravo.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Milosevic is defending well.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Milosevic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo working over Milosevic with some ground and pound. Milosevic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milosevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Milosevic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milosevic is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Bravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Milosevic to the ground. Bravo is now in Milosevic's guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo stands up over Milosevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Milosevic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bravo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Milosevic is trying to push Bravo away but Bravo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milosevic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milosevic throws a combination that misses
and Bravo counters with a left to the body.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milosevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milosevic misses with a double jab
enabling Bravo to counter with a crisp jab.
Milosevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Bravo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bravo.
Milosevic throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Milosevic is looking to clinch.
Milosevic misses with the combination.
Milosevic gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bravo trying to control but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Bravo works over Milosevic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bravo won't allow Milosevic to sweep him here.
Milosevic pushes Bravo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Milosevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vedran Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Bravo.
Milosevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo moves out of range as Milosevic strikes.
Vedran Milosevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milosevic tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Milosevic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic misses with a left hand
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Milosevic didn't expect that.
Rickson Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milosevic is keeping the position for now.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milosevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Milosevic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bravo prevents Milosevic from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo wants to control but Milosevic is keeping him busy.
Bravo working the ground and pound.
Milosevic tries to escape but Bravo is in control.
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milosevic, who protects the arm well.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Milosevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Milosevic.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milosevic swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milosevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Milosevic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milosevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milosevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Bravo 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!
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milosevic sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of Milosevic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Milosevic is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Milosevic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Milosevic tries to buck Bravo off but he can't manage it.
Bravo landing strikes from the mount and Milosevic is in trouble!
Bravo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Milosevic has his hands clasped together but Bravo breaks the hold and Milosevic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Bravo!
Rickson Bravo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. Murat Orgun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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38
155 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murat Orgun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun misses with the combination.
Orgun 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.
Orgun throws an overhand right that lands on Mvungi's shoulder, as Mvungi tries to avoid the shot.
Orgun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orgun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orgun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Mvungi. Beautiful body shot.
Mvungi defending well as Orgun loads up on a big left hand.
Mvungi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orgun doesn't seem bothered though.
Orgun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A lull in the action here as Orgun stalls from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orgun prevents Mvungi from escaping the position.
Mvungi wants to control but Orgun postures up.
Orgun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mvungi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mvungi is not content to let Orgun control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orgun is putting a hurting on Mvungi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mvungi is looking to regain half guard here but Orgun keeps moving and retains side control.
Mvungi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orgun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Orgun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mvungi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mvungi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mvungi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mvungi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mvungi tries to get out of the position.
Mvungi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mvungi tries to reverse the position but Orgun maintains control.
Orgun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Orgun cracks Mvungi with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murat Orgun!
A very excited looking Murat Orgun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. Jeffrey Sarpong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
202 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong is looking to slow Rootmans down with leg kicks.
Sarpong throws a low kick but Rootmans moves out of range easily.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Rootmans's front leg but catches the back leg as Rootmans tries to avoid it.
Rootmans misses with a double jab.
Rootmans misses with a wild combination.
Rootmans 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.
Rootmans clinches with his opponent.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sarpong can't fight it off and eventually Rootmans manages to take the fight to the floor. Sarpong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sarpong wants to hit a switch here but Rootmans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sarpong there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rootmans wants to stand but Sarpong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sarpong regains half guard.
Rootmans prevents Sarpong from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to stand and escape but Sarpong is controlling the position.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rootmans wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling the position.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to get to full guard but Rootmans has control of the leg.
Rootmans tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sarpong.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarpong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rootmans wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to roll over but Rootmans keeps him under control.
Rootmans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sarpong wants to improve his position but Rootmans is controlling well.
Rootmans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarpong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet.
Rootmans wants to stand but Sarpong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rootmans stopping the sweep attempt from Sarpong.
Sarpong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rootmans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarpong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rootmans is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sarpong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarpong tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rootmans blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Rootmans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rootmans misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Rootmans misses with a two punch combination.
Sarpong dodges the punch combination from Rootmans.
Rootmans wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
Sarpong dodges the punch combination from Rootmans.
Jab, jab by Sarpong - just one landing.
Rootmans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Sarpong moves out of range.
Rootmans motions for Sarpong to come forward. Rootmans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarpong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rootmans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rootmans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erick Rootmans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Rootmans.
Rootmans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rootmans takes one to the chin there.
Rootmans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarpong throws a body kick that misses
and Rootmans counters with a leg kick.
Rootmans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarpong checks the leg kick.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Rootmans's front leg but catches the back leg as Rootmans tries to avoid it.
Sarpong moves out of range of the body kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong checks a low kick from Rootmans.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarpong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Rootmans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rootmans tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Rootmans thuds his shin into the meat of Sarpong's side.
Sarpong shoots in and drives through. Rootmans sprawls well.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rootmans but Rootmans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rootmans lands a head kick!
Rootmans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarpong thuds his shin into the meat of Rootmans's side.
Rootmans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarpong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rootmans won't be happy with that.
Sarpong working the ground and pound but Rootmans is defending the strikes.
Sarpong swings around for an armbar but Rootmans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarpong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking for a guillotine here but Rootmans defends easily.
Rootmans is looking to stand up but Sarpong won't let him.
Jeffrey Sarpong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarpong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rootmans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rootmans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarpong has a closed guard, preventing Rootmans from standing up.
Rootmans won't allow Sarpong to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong working for a triangle but Rootmans defends it easily.
Sarpong has a closed guard, preventing Rootmans from standing up.
Rootmans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rootmans throws a wild body kick that Sarpong sees coming a mile off.
Danga de danga de dang - Rootmans scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarpong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootmans is retaining full guard.
Sarpong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong 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! This is the final round!
Sarpong throws a head kick but Rootmans moves out of range.
Rootmans throws a nice looking combination but Sarpong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rootmans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Rootmans as he checks the leg kick.
Rootmans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarpong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong moves out of range of the leg kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Erick Rootmans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Rootmans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarpong's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Sarpong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sarpong is looking to land body kicks.
Rootmans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarpong misses with a head kick.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarpong staying out of range there.
Sarpong checks a low kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rootmans.
Rootmans misses with a double jab.
Sarpong slips a jab and a cross from Rootmans.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Sarpong circles away and keeps his distance.
Rootmans misses with a low kick.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Sarpong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rootmans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarpong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarpong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sarpong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sarpong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sarpong working Rootmans over with strikes.
Sarpong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarpong.
Sarpong trying to advance position but Rootmans counters by regaining guard.
Rootmans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarpong wants to pass the guard but Rootmans is keeping the position.
Sarpong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rootmans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarpong has Rootmans in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rootmans is aware though and is defending well.
Jeffrey Sarpong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rootmans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sarpong has an active guard here but Rootmans has managed to pass into half guard.
Erick Rootmans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarpong trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sarpong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rootmans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Sarpong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sarpong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Exile - Thrice. Ethan Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaiah Ferguson's chin.
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144 lbs
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25
145 lbs
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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
10 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Ethan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Ferguson is rocked!
Harris lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 stalling.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Harris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Harris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Harris lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets a clinch.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Harris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ethan Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Nice elbow from Harris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harris has Ferguson pressed against the cage. He pushes Ferguson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Harris throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ferguson crashing to the floor! Harris piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ferguson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Harris!
Ethan Harris retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Ethan Harris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Isaiah Ferguson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey all good streaks must come to an end. oh well '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maeda sprawls well initially but Lannister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Lannister's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lannister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister wants to work for an arm triangle but Maeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lannister trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda pushes Lannister off looking to stand but Lannister dives back in and keeps control.
Maeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Lannister working the head and body with strikes.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Maeda is defending it quite comfortably.
Lannister drops an elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister stops Maeda from standing up.
Lannister connects with a couple of short punches.
Lannister cracks Maeda with a solid left hand.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Maeda blocks nicely.
Lannister trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
Lannister wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
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!
Lannister trying to control the position.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Lannister wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lannister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maeda is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lannister has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lannister pulls Maeda in close to prevent any damage.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Maeda stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Lannister wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Lannister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control but Lannister is having none of it.
Maeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maeda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Lannister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maeda defending well though.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Maeda dodges it nicely.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
Lannister drops an elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda trying to control from the bottom.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maeda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lannister managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maeda.
Lannister pushes Maeda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maeda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maeda trying to control the position but Lannister is working away.
Lannister is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.
Maeda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maeda prevents Lannister from escaping the position.
Maeda lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maeda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lannister is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maeda connects with a decent elbow.
Lannister managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maeda.
Maeda lands a few punches from side control.
Lannister struggling a bit here.
Lannister tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Maeda landing strikes.
Lannister holds on to Maeda's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lannister is looking to reverse the position.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maeda lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lannister manages to get back to half guard.
Lannister is trying to stand back up but Maeda is controlling him
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lannister tries to kick Maeda off but Maeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lannister wants to stand back up but Maeda manages to pass into side control.
Maeda works to advance to full mount. Lannister defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lannister is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lannister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lannister tries to hold on but Maeda pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda unloading with bombs!
Maeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lannister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lannister regains half guard.
Lannister is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Lannister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lannister is looking to control Maeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?
Maeda stops Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Lannister moves into full guard.
Lannister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister pulls Maeda in close to his closed guard and prevents Maeda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Lannister.
Lannister wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda won't allow Lannister to sweep him here.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitsuyo Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lannister shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maeda is trying to defend but Lannister finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lannister prevents Maeda from standing back up.
Lannister misses with a head shot. Maeda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lannister lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
Maeda prevents Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Maeda pushing down on Lannister's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lannister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lannister is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
Lannister won't allow Maeda to pass to mount.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lannister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Lannister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lannister is trying to stand back up but Maeda is controlling him
Lannister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Lannister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lannister throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maeda manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lannister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Maeda manages to get underhooks.
Lannister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maeda prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Maeda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Maeda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Lannister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Maeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Lannister is pressed up against the cage. Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lannister down to the mat. Lannister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Lannister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Lannister sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maeda is working for takedown but Lannister is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lannister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lannister manages to end up in side control.
Lannister lands a few punches from side control.
Lannister working the ground and pound but Maeda is defending the strikes.
Lannister is working Maeda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lannister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda gets back to half guard.
Maeda wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khru Maokhamphiou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maokhamphiou has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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193 cm
26
218 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khru Maokhamphiou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Boothe.
Thomas Boothe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boothe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maokhamphiou has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maokhamphiou takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Khru Maokhamphiou has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Boothe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boothe.
Maokhamphiou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boothe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boothe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Maokhamphiou tries to close the distance and clinch but Boothe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boothe throws a sloppy head kick and Maokhamphiou moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maokhamphiou misses the target.
Maokhamphiou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Boothe tenderised Maokhamphiou's leg. Maokhamphiou is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boothe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boothe lands a nice shot to the body.
Boothe connects with a leg kick. Maokhamphiou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boothe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maokhamphiou looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Boothe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boothe checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Boothe there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boothe.
Boothe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maokhamphiou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boothe can pounce on him.
Boothe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boothe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maokhamphiou to the canvas! Maokhamphiou doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boothe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Boothe!
The defeated Khru Maokhamphiou had this to say: 'What can I say? He was a tough opponent and I hope to have another opportunity to fight him again in the future. Until then, I will take few days to reflect before training again. I'll be back stronger and that's a guarantee!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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