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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Mandella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Mandella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandella's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bilkington under the eye.
Bilkington throws a nice looking combination but Mandella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bilkington throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandella.
Mandella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bilkington.
Bilkington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mandella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mandella looks to land a combination but Bilkington avoids it well.
Bobby Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilkington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bilkington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandella is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilkington is controlling him.
Bilkington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mandella keeping moving, preventing Bilkington from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Bilkington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bilkington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandella backs up against the cage.
Bilkington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilkington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bilkington 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 Mandella has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandella and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mandella gets tackled into the cage by Bilkington. Bilkington maintains the clinch.
Mandella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bilkington tries to land a front kick but Mandella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bilkington has a takedown stuffed.
Chuck Mandella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bilkington is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandella connects with a crisp jab.
Bilkington is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandella finish him?
Mandella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilkington throws a push kick but Mandella slaps the foot to one side.
Bilkington seems to have recovered his senses.
Bilkington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mandella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bilkington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandella feints a jab promting Bilkington to slip. Mandella then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bilkington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandella throws a series of punches but Bilkington moves out of range.
Mandella throws a right and a left that Bilkington avoids nicely.
Bilkington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chuck Mandella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Bilkington wants to clinch.
Bilkington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandella swivels and escapes.
Mandella ducks under a wild hook from Bilkington.
Bilkington moves to clinch but Mandella breaks away
letting Mandella counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandella but Mandella pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Mandella.
Mandella connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilkington is looking to clinch.
Bilkington misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bilkington goes for a double leg but Mandella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandella continues to drive forward.
Bilkington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mandella's efforts to push away.
Bilkington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandella is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Bilkington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bilkington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandella pinned against the cage. Mandella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilkington.
Mandella connects with a single shot there.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandella as he avoids it easily.
Chuck Mandella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Bilkington with a poor takedown
and Mandella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandella tries to bum rush Bilkington with a series of wild strikes but Bilkington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuck Mandella is winning the standup battle so far.
Bilkington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilkington throws a nice looking combination but Mandella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Mandella as Bilkington shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandella slips a jab and a cross from Bilkington.
Bilkington is breathing heavily.
Mandella scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bilkington doesn't seem bothered though.
Bilkington shoots in and drives through. Mandella sprawls well.
Bilkington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandella.
Mandella blocks a low kick nicely.
Bilkington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilkington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mandella scores with a jab to the body.
Bilkington tries to clinch up
and Mandella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilkington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice combo by Mandella! Oh, that's hurt him - Bilkington falls to the canvas and Mandella follows him into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandella decides to stand back up. Mandella steps back and let's Bilkington get back to his feet.
Mandella cracks Bilkington with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bilkington falls to his knees and Mandella doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Mandella!
Bobby Bilkington was interviewed post fight and said 'You Can't win them all, the better man won tonight. Next fight i'm gonna come out twice as hungry'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother Russia. Bobby Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Solid chin |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitry Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Belov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belov wants to control but Brown postures up.
Belov is looking to reverse the position.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown in the domination position with Belov hanging on.
Belov tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Belov is not content to let Brown control the position.
Belov manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belov wants to get back to full guard.
Belov gets back to full guard.
Belov wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Belov controlling the position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belov has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Belov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitry Belov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Belov counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in 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!
Belov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Belov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Belov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Belov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown is working for takedown but Belov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dmitry Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps guard but Belov stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but Belov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belov is defending well.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belov tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Belov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Belov taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belov is defending well.
Belov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown's coach down at 11th Planet Fitness ($350/wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Belov to the mat but Belov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belov is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Belov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown is looking to clinch but Belov is avoiding it.
Belov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belov wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Belov swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Belov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Belov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belov, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Belov looking for a sweep. Not yet Belov, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belov controlling the position.
Belov looking for a sweep. Not yet Belov, not yet.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Belov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Belov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belov looking for a sweep. Not yet Belov, not yet.
Belov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dmitry Belov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Belov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Belov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dmitry Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belov.
Dmitry Belov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belov lands strikes from half guard.
Belov working the head and body with strikes.
Belov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belov throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Belov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is in trouble now - Belov has advanced to mount!
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.
Belov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Belov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Belov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belov prevents it.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Dmitry Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Belov is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Belov has him pressed against the cage.
Belov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Belov manages to get underhooks.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belov's efforts to push away.
Belov manages to break the clinch.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Belov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Belov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belov is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Belov is controlling the position.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belov.
Belov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brown looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Belov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Belov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayden Laston (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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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sanchez!
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, Bayden Laston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Laston tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laston shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Laston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Nick Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayden Laston.
Laston dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laston is keeping busy.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Laston's takedown attempt.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Laston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Laston shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Laston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laston looks winded!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Laston tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Laston to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bayden Laston has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez clinches.
Laston wants a takedown but no success here.
Laston is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laston is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Laston back into the cage.
Laston goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Laston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Laston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Laston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Laston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Laston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has Laston pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Laston from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laston has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Laston back into the cage.
Laston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Laston.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laston dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Laston's head and hops out.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laston as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bayden Laston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laston fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez gets caught napping as Laston dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Laston trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Laston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bayden Laston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Laston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laston is breathing heavily.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Laston from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez pulls Laston in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bayden Laston.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laston but Laston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laston misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Laston wants a takedown but no success here.
Nick Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayden Laston.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Laston looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Laston to the mat.
Sanchez is trying to keep Laston in close.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Laston shoots in.
Sanchez has Laston up against the cage in a clinch.
Laston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Laston to the mat.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laston working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bayden Laston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bayden Laston'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. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Laston blocks the body kick.
Laston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Laston ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laston is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Laston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayden Laston.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laston as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laston.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Laston moves out of range.
Sanchez has Laston up against the cage in a clinch.
Laston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez pulls Laston into guard.
Laston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Laston is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nick Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Laston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Laston is working from the bottom.
What's Laston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Sanchez.
Laston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laston is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Laston has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bayden Laston.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laston is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Nick Sanchez.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sanchez!
In defeat, Bayden Laston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I won, I can't give a losing speech.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatto Besti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes into the arena with LIKE A STORM - Love the way you hate me. blaring out of the sound system. Besti has chosen Hey Ey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Besti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gatto Besti has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Besti is defended easily by Chambers.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Besti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chambers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chambers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Besti moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Besti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Besti shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathan Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatto Besti.
Besti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Besti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chambers struggling a bit here.
Besti is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chambers looks calm but he's in trouble here. Besti gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chambers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Besti lets go of the hold and Chambers can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatto Besti!
Gatto Besti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nathan Chambers had this to say: 'My hat's off to him, he's a great fighter but he was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hustlin. Helio dos Passos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Lashley's 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
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Passos keeps the fight on the outside.
Lashley scores with a takedown into dos Passos's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
dos Passos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
dos Passos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lashley stands up over dos Passos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
dos Passos has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at VENDETTA Elite Gym inform us that dos Passos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley is looking to stand up but dos Passos won't let him.
dos Passos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lashley doesn't defend quickly enough and dos Passos has managed to lock this one up! Can Lashley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to dos Passos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio dos Passos!
After winning the bout, Helio dos Passos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tio Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - So Dope. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Ryan Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tio Malone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Ventura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Ventura throws an elbow that misses. Malone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ventura's guard. Nice move by Malone!
Malone stops Ventura from standing up.
My spies in Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform me that Malone has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to stand but Ventura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ryan Ventura has been cut.
Ventura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malone.
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!
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malone but Malone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Malone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ventura sprawling to the canvas! Ventura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Malone finish him?!
Ventura is rocked!
Ryan Ventura's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ventura! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tio Malone!
A victorious Tio Malone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ryan Ventura had this to say: 'well, I will comeback stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin J. Candie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candie. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin J. Candie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James forces Candie back against the cage and clinches.
James prevents a body shot from Candie.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Candie blocks with his arms.
Candie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Candie gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Candie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Candie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Candie misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Candie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Candie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Candie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Candie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Candie effectively controlling the action here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candie.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Candie.
Candie lands with a left to the head.
Candie can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candie misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Candie.
A knee to the head by James.
It looks like Calvin J. Candie has been cut.
Candie connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James lands an elbow inside that Candie shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Candie.
James misses with a knee strike.
Candie lands a knee to the head.
It looks like LeBron James has been cut.
Candie blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Candie on the inside.
Candie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candie.
Candie pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Candie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Candie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James missing with knees to the body.
Candie has James pushed against the cage.
Candie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Candie lands a body punch in the clinch.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Candie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candie.
Candie connects with a knee to the head.
Candie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries a knee to the head but Candie blocks it.
Candie is trying to stall.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Candie avoids it.
Candie slows down the pace here.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Candie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Candie tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Candie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Candie blocks an elbow strike from James.
Candie avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Candie landing knees to the body.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candie.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Candie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Candie managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Candie has James pushed against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Candie is blocking nicely.
Candie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candie avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Candie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Candie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Candie connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Candie's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Candie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin J. Candie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Candie lands the left hand.
Candie dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Candie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Candie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Candie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Candie obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Candie.
Calvin J. Candie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Candie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Candie can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Candie.
Candie landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Candie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candie with a knee to the head.
James missing with knees to the body.
Candie misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Candie scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands an elbow just above Candie 's eye.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Candie blocks it with crossed arms.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Candie gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Candie dodges an elbow strike from James.
James takes a shot to the head.
Candie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Candie avoids it.
Candie avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Candie on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Candie blocks with his arms.
Candie avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Candie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Candie.
Candie goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Candie managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Candie lands with a left to the head.
Candie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Candie working James over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candie taking a breather.
Candie is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Candie into the cage.
James lands a knee to the head.
Candie avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Candie lands a left hand.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Candie lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Candie.
Candie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Candie avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Candie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Candie is blocking nicely.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Candie is defending well for now.
Candie avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candie blocks an elbow strike from James.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James gets underhooks to prevent Candie's takedown attempt.
LeBron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin J. Candie.
A body shot lands from Candie.
Candie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Candie scores with a nice hook to the head.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Candie.
Candie managing to block the knees to the body from James.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Candie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Candie's brow.
James misses with a knee strike.
Candie blocks the elbow strike.
Candie with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin J. Candie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Candie.
Candie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Candie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Candie, pushing him back against the cage.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Candie.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Candie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Candie avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Candie landing knees to the body.
Candie dodges an elbow strike from James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Candie blocks an elbow strike.
James tries a knee to the head but Candie blocks it.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Candie blocks it with crossed arms.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Candie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Candie is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Candie scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James being controlled against the cage.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Candie.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calvin J. Candie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Candie scores with a nice hook to the head.
James is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candie floors James with a big punch on the inside! James is trying to recover but Candie dives into side control.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Candie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Candie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Candie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Candie working the ground and pound.
James is letting Candie control him for a moment.
James prevents Candie from moving into mount.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Candie is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Candie lands a nice forearm strike.
Candie wants to take a breather but James manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Candie.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Candie is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin J. Candie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Candie 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin J. Candie!
Calvin J. Candie 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Japanese National Anthem. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee looks to clinch
and Nakara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakara circles away.
Lee thows a leg kick but Nakara checks it
and Nakara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nakara tries to pass.
Nakara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stand up but Nakara isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakara tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakara distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Nakara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakara pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Lee won't allow Nakara to pass to mount.
Nakara slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakara.
Nakara wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Nakara is controlling him well.
Nakara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Nakara with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nakara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Nakara is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Nakara trying to control the position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Nakara won't let him.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Nakara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nakara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 11th Planet Fitness ($350/wk), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee darts in and clinches Nakara up against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Nakara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nakara lands a right hand.
Nakara lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Nakara scores with a hook to the body.
Nakara slows down the pace here.
Nakara breaks the clinch.
Nakara feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Nakara.
Yang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch but Nakara is having none of it.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Nakara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee tries to clinch but Nakara moves out of range.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakara.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Nakara is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakara is just out of range.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee decides to pull guard.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakara slips nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to stand back up but Nakara manages to pass into side control.
Nakara in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Nakara throws a strike aimed at the side of Lee's head but Lee avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakara tries to advance position but instead Lee slips a leg back in to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Nakara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Nakara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nakara wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Nakara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara working the ground and pound.
Nakara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara 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.
Nakara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee looks to clinch
and Nakara counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Nakara to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Lee leaves his chin hanging out and Nakara seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lee crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tebato Nakara!
Tebato Nakara is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Disposition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disposition comes to the cage accompanied by Collard Greens. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
193 lbs
35 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
24 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto lands with a shot to the body.
Disposition throws a right and a left that Toretto avoids nicely.
Toretto checks a low kick from Disposition.
Toretto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Disposition darts in trying to clinch
and Toretto counters with a thumping low kick.
Disposition throws a hook but Toretto avoids it easily.
Disposition pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Disposition misses the shot to the body.
Disposition misses with a leg kick.
Disposition throws a series of punches but Toretto avoids them all with ease.
Disposition pushes Toretto up against the cage in a clinch.
Disposition lands an elbow just above Toretto 's eye.
Toretto lands with a left to the head.
Toretto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Toretto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Disposition fails to land.
Disposition comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toretto misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toretto blocks a leg kick.
Toretto throws a shot from downtown. Disposition moves away and avoids it.
Disposition just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunny Disposition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toretto digs a good body shot into Disposition's ribs.
Disposition walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Disposition.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Disposition lands a leg kick that knocks Toretto off balance momentarily.
Disposition fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toretto on the side of the head.
Disposition gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Disposition softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toretto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disposition.
Disposition has a couple of punches blocked by Toretto.
Toretto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disposition's elbow.
Disposition throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition tries to land a knee to the head but Toretto blocks with his arms.
Disposition throws a punch but it's blocked by Toretto.
Toretto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disposition goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Toretto.
Toretto lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toretto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toretto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toretto pushes Disposition back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toretto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toretto tries a body shot but Disposition blocks it.
Disposition fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Disposition throws an elbow that misses.
Toretto lands a shoulder strike.
Toretto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto misses with a punch to the body.
Toretto controlling the action here for a moment.
Disposition swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disposition blocks a body shot from Toretto.
Disposition misses with some punches.
Disposition lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toretto blocks an elbow strike from Disposition.
Toretto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toretto lands a right hand.
Toretto manages to break the clinch.
Toretto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toretto with a nice cross.
Disposition is rocked!
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!
Good shot there by Toretto.
Oh Disposition is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Disposition thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Disposition misses
and Toretto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Disposition.
Disposition throws a jab but it's blocked by Toretto.
Disposition seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toretto. Disposition does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toretto is looking to slow Disposition down with leg kicks.
Disposition bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toretto's head.
Disposition waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toretto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Disposition.
Toretto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disposition.
Disposition is looking to chop away at Toretto's legs.
Toretto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toretto moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Toretto.
Toretto throws a head kick but Disposition moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toretto looks to land a body kick but Disposition moved away.
Disposition loads up on a big right hand but Toretto slips the punch.
Toretto works the jab nicely.
Toretto blocks a head kick by Disposition.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Toretto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Disposition on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Disposition throws a hook but Toretto blocks it.
Disposition looks to land a left hand but Toretto moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Disposition misses
and Disposition takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disposition misses with a wild body shot.
Disposition takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toretto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dominic Toretto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disposition stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toretto.
A punch combination from Disposition misses.
Toretto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disposition ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toretto moves away.
Disposition lands a jab to Toretto's midsection.
Disposition throws a jab when Toretto was well out of range.
Disposition misses with a looping left.
Disposition is looking to chop away at Toretto's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toretto.
Toretto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Disposition fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toretto manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition takes one to the side of the head.
Toretto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toretto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disposition throws out a leg kick but Toretto moves out of range and Disposition only half commits.
Toretto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toretto!
Toretto drops Disposition with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Disposition looks back up at him and smiles so Toretto 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!
Disposition swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toretto ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Disposition's jaw. Disposition's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Toretto does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Toretto!
Dominic Toretto is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Dominic Toretto took to the microphone: 'Good fight bro.'.
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