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Syn' 141: Spinning Wheels PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Gun has chosen Georgia- Field Mob, Ludacris Ft. Jamie Fox as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gun circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.
Gun misses with an uppercut.
Dickson slips a jab from Gun.
A jab from Gun misses.
Gun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gun throws the left hand but Dickson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun misses with a low kick.
Gun cracks a nice hook into Dickson's ribs.
Dickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gun circles away quickly and effectively.
Gun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun preventing the sweep.
Gun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.
Gun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gun wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
Gun won't allow Dickson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gun misses with a straight right.
Dickson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickson wants to sweep here but Gun controlling him for the moment.
Gun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dickson wants to hit a switch here but Gun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dickson there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dickson manages to get to full guard.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking to improve his position but Dickson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dickson goes for an armbar but Gun turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gun.
Dickson wants to control the position but Gun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gun dominated that round.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gun slips under a jab from Dickson.
Good exchange - Dickson coming out on top.
Gun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Dickson moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Gun misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Gun moves out of range.
Gun takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gun counters with a shoot takedown. Dickson fights it but they end up in guard.
Dickson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gun's guard.
Dickson trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom.
Dickson wants to pass the guard but Gun is keeping the position.
Gun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gun looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson wants to pass the guard but Gun is keeping the position.
Gun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickson's guard.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Gun from controlling successfully.
Dickson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
Dickson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dickson is looking to improve his position.
Gun trying to control from half guard but Dickson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tommy Gun just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gun throws a hook to the side of Dickson's head but Dickson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gun loads up on a big right hand but Dickson slips the punch.
Dickson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickson swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to de liver by Dickson. Beautiful body shot.
Gun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dickson throws a right hand that Gun ducks under and follows up with a left that Gun also avoids with ease.
Gun slips a jab and a cross from Dickson.
Gun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Gun seems content to control.
Dickson tries to get to full guard but Gun has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun is taking a breather. Dickson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dickson with the active half guard here but Gun passes nicely into side control.
Tommy Gun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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.
Let's hope that Gun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gun presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dickson wants to control but Gun is having none of it.
Gun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dickson?
Gun working Dickson over with strikes here.
Gun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gun unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickson is looking to escape.
Gun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dickson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gun controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gun has a good base and remains in mount.
Gun controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dickson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gun landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gun looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dickson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gun 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 for Tommy Gun!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Tommy Gun!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cloyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula's entrance music is Foo Fighters - All My Life. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
130 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Cloyde!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Nappula finds it's target.
Cloyde moves out of range of the leg kick from Nappula.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses.
Cloyde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nappula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nappula wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Nappula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cloyde checks a leg kick nicely.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Nappula wants to land a leg kick but Cloyde is out of range.
Cloyde fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cloyde checks a low kick from Nappula.
Cloyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Cloyde blocks a head kick by Nappula.
Cloyde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nappula sprawls well. Nappula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cloyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokke Nappula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Cloyde.
Nappula pushes Cloyde away with a front kick.
Cloyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Nappula circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula cracks Cloyde with a good jab.
Nappula catches Cloyde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cloyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cloyde checks the leg kick.
Nappula thuds a left hand into Cloyde's body.
Cloyde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cloyde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nappula leaves Cloyde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cloyde looks gassed!
Nappula scoring well with a low kick there.
Cloyde avoids the head kick by Nappula.
Nappula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nappula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nappula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cloyde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nappula tries to avoid it but Cloyde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nappula to the ground. Nappula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nappula scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nappula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cloyde is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nappula is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cloyde.
Nappula bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cloyde's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nappula.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nappula. That's going to slow Cloyde down.
Jokke Nappula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cloyde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cloyde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nappula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nappula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nappula works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nappula. That's going to slow Cloyde down.
Nappula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nappula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cloyde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nappula misses with a leg kick.
Nappula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nappula feints and then cracks Cloyde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloyde down.
Nappula closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cloyde tries for a takedown but Nappula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nappula 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 Cloyde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloyde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokke Nappula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nappula scores with a jab. Cloyde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nappula tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloyde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nappula pinned against the cage. Nappula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cloyde tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Cloyde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nappula was covering up waiting for the punch and Cloyde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nappula keeping moving, preventing Cloyde from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cloyde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cloyde preventing the sweep.
Nappula is looking to stand up but Cloyde isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula 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.
Cloyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cloyde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nappula avoids it really well and circles away.
Nappula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cloyde gets the takedown into side control.
Cloyde is trying to get an arm triangle but Nappula is defending well.
Nappula is looking for a sweep.
Cloyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nappula keeps working.
Cloyde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cloyde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cloyde is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula tries to improve position but can't.
Cloyde wants to control but Nappula is keeping him busy.
Nappula struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cloyde blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nappula.
Cloyde gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappula is refusing to be controlled, as Cloyde sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde seems to be working for a kimura but Nappula defends the submission attempt.
Nappula is looking to improve his position.
Cloyde is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nappula is just riding it out for now. Cloyde eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nappula looking for a sweep. Not yet Nappula, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nappula connects with a single shot there.
Cloyde gets the takedown into side control.
Cloyde is looking to take a break and control but Nappula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nappula is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cloyde's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nappula wants to control but Cloyde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula manages to get to full guard.
Cloyde postures up.
Nappula keeping full guard, as Cloyde tries to pass.
Nappula working a defensive guard here.
Cloyde passes Nappula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cloyde is working for a kimura but Nappula is defending it quite comfortably.
Cloyde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nappula sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Cloyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cloyde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nappula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nappula throws out a loose jab but Cloyde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloyde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Cloyde as he checks the leg kick.
Nappula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cloyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Nappula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Cloyde checks it.
Nappula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cloyde shoots in for a takedown but Nappula shows good takedown defense.
Nappula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nappula wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nappula.
Nappula tries a low kick but Cloyde avoids it.
Cloyde gets the takedown into side control.
Cloyde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cloyde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula is looking for a sweep.
Cloyde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nappula rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cloyde's guard! Nice work there by Nappula!
Nappula is stalling in the full guard.
Nappula has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cloyde is working an open guard so Nappula takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Cloyde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nappula cracks a nice hook into Cloyde's ribs.
Nappula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloyde decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nappula is trying to maintain the position but Cloyde is very close to passing his half guard.
Cloyde maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nappula could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cloyde has cracked it and Nappula is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cloyde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Cloyde!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dope - Debonair. The crowd seem to be enjoying Never Faulter's choice of entrance music: Fire it up by Modest Mouse. Walter Never Faulter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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27
196 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
Sanderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanderson slips a straight right by Never Faulter.
Sanderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanderson misses with a hook. Never Faulter ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Never Faulter.
Sanderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Never Faulter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson misses with a two punch combination.
Sanderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Never Faulter.
Never Faulter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanderson misses with a straight right.
Sanderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Never Faulter's half guard.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Never Faulter wants to get back to full guard.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Never Faulter is trying to maintain the position but Sanderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Never Faulter defending well though.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Never Faulter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Never Faulter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Never Faulter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Never Faulter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Never Faulter thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Never Faulter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanderson is trying to maintain the position but Never Faulter is very close to passing his half guard.
Never Faulter throwing shots but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
Sanderson is looking to control Never Faulter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanderson avoid being mounted?
Never Faulter is looking to take a break and control but Sanderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Never Faulter is looking to stall here but Sanderson recovers full guard.
Never Faulter throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Never Faulter from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Never Faulter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanderson scores with punches from side control.
Never Faulter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanderson's best efforts.
Sanderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Never Faulter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Never Faulter defending well though.
Never Faulter trying to control but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Never Faulter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Never Faulter is trying to maintain the position but Sanderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanderson controlling the pace.
Sanderson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Never Faulter misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Never Faulter misses.
Never Faulter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanderson.
Never Faulter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Never Faulter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Never Faulter on the side of the head.
Sanderson throws a jab when Never Faulter was well out of range.
Never Faulter takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson misses with a looping right.
Never Faulter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Sanderson.
Sanderson catches Never Faulter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Never Faulter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanderson prevents Never Faulter from improving his position.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Never Faulter's head.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Never Faulter's head.
Sanderson is pressing down on Never Faulter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Never Faulter is holding on for now.
Never Faulter trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanderson connects with a nice short shot to Never Faulter's temple.
Never Faulter wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Never Faulter is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Never Faulter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Never Faulter trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson prevents Never Faulter from improving his position.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Never Faulter to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Never Faulter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanderson circles away.
Never Faulter takes a swing at Sanderson's ribcage but misses.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Never Faulter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
Never Faulter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Never Faulter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Never Faulter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Never Faulter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanderson throws out the jab.
Sanderson looks to throw the jab but Never Faulter is out of range.
A big right from Sanderson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Never Faulter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Sanderson misses.
Sanderson moves in looking to clinch but Never Faulter pushes him off.
Sanderson throws the left hand but Never Faulter avoids the punch easily.
Sanderson throws a hook but Never Faulter avoids it easily.
Never Faulter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Never Faulter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Never Faulter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Never Faulter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Never Faulter ducks under a wild hook from Sanderson.
Never Faulter throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sanderson counter with a right hand.
Sanderson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson 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. This is the final round!
Sanderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Never Faulter counters with a shoot takedown. Sanderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Never Faulter throws and elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Never Faulter's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Never Faulter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanderson trying to control but Never Faulter is working from the bottom.
Sanderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Never Faulter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Sanderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanderson wants to control but Never Faulter is having none of it.
Never Faulter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanderson because Never Faulter loaded up on that one.
Never Faulter throwing strikes here but Sanderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Never Faulter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanderson turns into him and now he's in Never Faulter's guard.
Never Faulter pulls Sanderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Never Faulter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Never Faulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Never Faulter can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanderson is looking to advance position but Never Faulter won't allow it.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Never Faulter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanderson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Never Faulter is retaining full guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Never Faulter keeps moving.
Sanderson stands and throws Never Faulter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Never Faulter is trying to improve his position.
Never Faulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanderson looks up at the clock and then as Never Faulter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Never Faulter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Never Faulter is looking for a sweep.
Sanderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter looks to move to half guard but instead Sanderson has passed into mount! Damn!
Sanderson looking to control but Never Faulter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Never Faulter's face.
Never Faulter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanderson wants to control the pace but Never Faulter is squirming around nicely.
Never Faulter wants to hold on but Sanderson pushes him away.
Sanderson with shots to the head and body - Never Faulter looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanderson 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 for Cael Sanderson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Cael Sanderson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sue Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen A Boy Named Sue as his entrance music. 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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290 lbs
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314 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viko Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sue Carter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maafala lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maafala or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Maafala.
Maafala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Maafala persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Maafala wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maafala avoids it really well and circles away.
Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maafala staying out of range there.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maafala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Maafala moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter looks for a takedown but Maafala sprawls well.
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
Maafala wants to hit a switch here but Carter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maafala there!
Carter throwing strikes here but Maafala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter with the ground and pound from mount.
Carter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maafala hang on?
It looks like Viko Maafala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Maafala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Viko Maafala's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viko Maafala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sue Carter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by BringThe Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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141 lbs
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140 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pain Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakisoba misses the shot to the body.
Peters tries to clinch there but Yakisoba circles away.
Peters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakisoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yakisoba wants to hold on but Peters pushes him away.
Yakisoba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peters wants to finish this one by submission but Yakisoba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Peters.
Peters goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yakisoba turns into him and now he's in Peters's guard.
Yakisoba wants to pass the guard but Peters is keeping the position.
Yakisoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakisoba stopping the sweep attempt from Peters.
Peters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakisoba is aware though and is defending well.
Yakisoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakisoba has managed to get both his arms back between Peters's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakisoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peters controls Yakisoba momentarily but Yakisoba frees himself.
Yakisoba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get!
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba looks to land a combination but Peters avoids it well.
Yakisoba takes a swing at Peters's ribcage but misses.
Yakisoba throws a right hand that Peters ducks under and follows up with a left that Peters also avoids with ease.
Yakisoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakisoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakisoba defends it nicely.
Yakisoba cracks Peters with a good jab.
Peters avoids the head kick by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yakisoba closes the distance and clinches.
Yakisoba lands a nice shot to the body.
Peters is trying to stall.
Yakisoba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peters controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba lands with a right to the head.
Peters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakisoba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters tries to clinch up.
Peters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yakisoba holds on to Peters's head and controls the position momentarily.
Peters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yakisoba can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Peters is staying active.
Yakisoba wants to get back to his feet but Peters drags him back down.
Peters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yakisoba, who protects the arm well.
Yakisoba gets back to half guard.
Peters is looking for a kimura but Yakisoba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peters to get the leverage.
Peters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Yakisoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peters is working away from the top position though.
Peters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yakisoba trying to hold on to Peters's head to control him but Peters postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masahura Yakisoba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yakisoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peters fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Peters as he checks the leg kick.
Peters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Yakisoba counter with a right hand.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt - Yakisoba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peters closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yakisoba prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peters.
A short right from Yakisoba on the inside.
Peters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakisoba prevents it.
Peters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakisoba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakisoba has closed the distance and engaged Peters in a clinch.
A short left from Yakisoba.
Nice body punch from Yakisoba - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Yakisoba on the inside.
Peters letting Yakisoba take a breather here.
Peters goes for a takedown attempt but Yakisoba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yakisoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yakisoba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yakisoba is trying to control Peters's posture but Peters avoids it.
Yakisoba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peters wants to work for an arm triangle but Yakisoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yakisoba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yakisoba wants to get back to his feet.
Peters 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.
Yakisoba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba tries to kick Peters off but Peters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peters maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yakisoba could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Peters has cracked it and Yakisoba is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Peters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pain Peters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Alarcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alarcon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alarcon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez with a jab.
Alarcon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Alarcon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Alarcon should have avoided that one.
Alarcon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alarcon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Alarcon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Alarcon sprawls well.
Alarcon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alarcon is looking to clinch.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Alarcon checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Alarcon moved away.
Alarcon throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alarcon.
Sanchez swings for the body but Alarcon moves out of range.
Alarcon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Alarcon shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alarcon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Alarcon wants to clinch.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alarcon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Alarcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alarcon doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alarcon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Alarcon counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez thows a body kick. Alarcon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alarcon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alarcon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Alarcon back into the cage.
Alarcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Alarcon prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alarcon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alarcon is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Alarcon into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Alarcon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oscar Alarcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sanchez.
Alarcon is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alarcon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alarcon.
Sanchez trying to stall but Alarcon improves his position.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alarcons head.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alarcons head.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alarcon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Alarcon stalling the fight.
Sanchez is working Alarcon over against the cage.
Alarcon taking a breather.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Alarcon is controlling him.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards.
Alarcon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alarcon.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alarcon avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Alarcon blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alarcon looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alarcon avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Alarcon stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alarcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alarcon tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alarcon wants to stall.
Alarcon is breathing heavily.
Sanchez pushes Alarcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alarcon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alarcon's head backwards.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Alarcon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alarcon 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alarcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Alarcon.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Alarcon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alarcon slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Alarcon clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alarcon avoids it.
Alarcon working aggressively here.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alarcon.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez is trying to drag Alarcon to the mat but Alarcon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alarcon blocks it.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alarcon as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alarcon looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Alarcon misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alarcon throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Alarcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Alarcon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Alarcon dodges it nicely.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Alarcon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alarcon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alarcon trying to control the position here.
Alarcon controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez postures up in Alarcon's guard and throws a big left but Alarcon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alarcon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alarcon.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alarcon has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alarcon lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Alarcon on the inside.
Alarcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alarcon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Alarcon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alarcon blocks it.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Alarcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alarcon as the two fighters clinch.
Alarcon throws a head punch that misses.
Alarcon lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alarcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alarcon blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Alarcon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Alarcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alarcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alarcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alarcon landing knees to the head.
Alarcon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez is leaning against Alarcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to break free but Alarcon has control.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alarcon is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez presses Alarcon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alarcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alarcon's gas tank.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alarcon is trying to stall.
Sanchez tries to break free but Alarcon pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Sanchez.
Alarcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Alarcon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Alarcon misses with a straight right.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez pushes Alarcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Alarcon stalling.
Alarcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alarcon.
Alarcon blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Alarcon.
Alarcon works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alarcon misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Alarcon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alarcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez trying to stall but Alarcon improves his position.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Alarcon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez is working Alarcon over against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Alarcon blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Alarcon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Alarcon motions for Sanchez to come forward. Alarcon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Alarcon moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Alarcon slips to the side
and Alarcon counters with a one-two to the body.
Alarcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Alarcon tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alarcon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alarcon stalling.
Alarcon tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Alarcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Alarcon to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alarcon.
Nice body punch from Alarcon - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alarcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Alarcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alarcon throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Alarcon improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alarcon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alarcon blocking some punches.
Alarcon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Alarcon.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alarcon tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Alarcon back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez is leaning against Alarcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alarcon scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Alarcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alarcon tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Oscar Alarcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Alarcon.
A shot in the inside from Alarcon.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Alarcon tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saeba's choice of entrance music: Easy Action. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masato Saeba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saeba moves into the clinch.
Saeba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saeba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benoit avoids it.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Saeba controls the action.
Saeba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benoit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benoit is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saeba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benoit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saeba can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit working aggressively here.
Saeba missing with knees to the body.
Saeba trying to land knees to the body.
Benoit avoiding damage as Saeba throws knees to the body.
Benoit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saebas head.
Saeba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Saeba.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Saeba's ribcage. Saeba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saeba looks gassed!
Benoit tries to break free but Saeba pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Benoit.
Benoit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benoit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Benoit tries to circle away but Saeba has him pinned against the cage.
Benoit gets through Saeba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Saeba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Saeba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saeba checks a leg kick.
Sean Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benoit lands with an uppercut that bounces Saeba off the cage and back into rage.
Saeba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saeba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benoit thuds a left hand into Saeba's body.
Benoit jabs at Saeba's body.
Saeba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saeba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Benoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saeba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benoit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benoit.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Benoit.
Saeba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Benoit throws a shot to the body.
Benoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sean Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit misses with the combination.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saeba walks into a stiff left hand from Benoit.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saeba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benoit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saeba manages to avoid it.
Benoit misses with the combination.
Saeba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saeba.
Saeba throws a wild body kick that Benoit sees coming a mile off.
Saeba lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit thuds his right hand into Saeba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benoit is looking to wear down Saeba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saeba moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
A jab lands there for Saeba.
Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benoit on the side of the head.
Benoit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saeba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benoit on the side of the head.
Saeba misses with a wild combination.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saeba shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Saeba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saeba throws a right hand that Benoit ducks under and follows up with a left that Benoit also avoids with ease.
Saeba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benoit.
A cross from Benoit lands.
Benoit throws a low kick, looking for Saeba's leg but Saeba calmly moves out of range.
Saeba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Saeba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saeba looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Benoit tries to clinch but Saeba moves away
and Saeba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Saeba isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Saeba from controlling successfully.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Saeba is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saeba looking to sit in guard and control but Benoit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saeba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saeba is pulling down on Benoit's head to control his posture.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Saeba.
Saeba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benoit wants to stand but Saeba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saeba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saeba throws a right hand that Benoit ducks under and follows up with a left that Benoit also avoids with ease.
Saeba scores with a jab to the head.
Benoit throws a leg kick
and Saeba counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saeba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saeba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saeba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saeba throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Saeba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Saeba moved away.
Saeba is looking to score with low kicks.
Sean Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Saeba looks to land a body kick but Benoit moved away.
Saeba tries a head kick but it misses.
Saeba moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Saeba.
Benoit misses with a combination
and Saeba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
Saeba trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit wants to stand up but Saeba is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Benoit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saeba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saeba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sean Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit swings for the body but Saeba moves out of range.
Benoit throws out a powerful jab.
Benoit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saeba circles away quickly and effectively.
Saeba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saeba manages to avoid it.
Saeba tries a head kick but it misses.
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benoit is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Benoit.
Saeba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masato Saeba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit with a jab.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Saeba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saeba misses with a straight left.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saeba misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Benoit cracks Saeba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saeba staying out of range there.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Saeba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
Saeba lands a lovely overhand right.
Saeba throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Saeba.
Good shot there by Benoit.
Benoit checks a low kick from Saeba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Saeba avoids nicely.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit misses the jab.
Saeba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saeba, as that shot connected.
Saeba avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saeba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saeba with a nice cross.
Saeba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Saeba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saeba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masato Saeba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saeba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Sean Benoit!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sean Benoit!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Sean Benoit!
Sean Benoit wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes into the arena with Let It Rock blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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217 lbs
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222 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen misses with a looping right.
Juggernaut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juggernaut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sen throws the kick towards the body but Juggernaut avoids it.
Juggernaut scores with a jab to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sen throws the kick towards the body but Juggernaut avoids it.
Sen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sen finds it's way through Juggernaut's defenses.
Jin Sen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juggernaut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sen can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juggernaut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sen is looking to slow Juggernaut down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Sen misses
and Juggernaut counters with a leg kick.
Sen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Juggernaut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen misses with a hook.
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot.
Sen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Sen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sen misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Juggernaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juggernaut checks a leg kick.
Sen looks to throw a body kick
and Sen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juggernaut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juggernaut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Juggernaut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juggernaut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juggernaut.
Sen thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
and Juggernaut counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sen throws a body kick the misses
and Juggernaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Sen throws a looping overhand right but Juggernaut ducks down to avoid it.
Juggernaut throws a hook to the side of Sen's head but Sen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sen throws a sloppy body shot
and Juggernaut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sen misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juggernaut checks a low kick from Sen.
Juggernaut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juggernaut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juggernaut moves into the clinch.
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sen is defending well for now.
Juggernaut is working Sen over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jin Sen has been cut.
Juggernaut blocks an uppercut.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sen.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juggernaut misses with a knee strike.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow strike.
Juggernaut connects with a knee to the head.
Sen avoids the elbow strike from Juggernaut, against the cage.
Sen avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sen wants to get back to striking at distance but Juggernaut won't allow it.
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped Sen in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juggernaut.
Sen dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Sen wants to break free but Juggernaut has control.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juggernaut throws an elbow that misses.
Sen blocks the elbow strike.
Juggernaut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juggernaut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juggernaut misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut tries to land a knee to the head but Sen blocks with his arms.
Sen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juggernaut has him pressed against the cage.
Juggernaut crunches a lovely knee into Sen's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Juggernaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Sen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Sen.
Sen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juggernaut tries a low kick but Sen avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Juggernaut in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Juggernaut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sen throws a leg kick
and Juggernaut counters with a good low kick that Sen was not able to check.
Juggernaut slips a jab from Sen.
Juggernaut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sen, pushing him back against the cage.
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sen is defending well for now.
Juggernaut throws an elbow that misses.
Sen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juggernaut is keeping busy.
Sen dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sen working hard to break the clinch.
Juggernaut throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juggernaut throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sen is defending well for now.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juggernaut pushes off an throws an elbow but Sen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juggernaut keeps control of Sen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sen blocks an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sen breaks from the clinch.
Sen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juggernaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws out a loose jab but Sen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sen blocks a leg kick.
Sen loads up on a big right hand but Juggernaut slips the punch.
Juggernaut misses with a body kick.
Sen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Juggernaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sen thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
and Juggernaut counters with a nice body kick.
Juggernaut closes the distance and clinches.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sen avoids a wild elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped Sen in his tracks for a moment.
Sen blocks an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juggernaut throws an elbow but misses.
Juggernaut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sen avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
Sen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a good knee to the midsection. Sen won't want to take too many of those.
Sen avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside that Sen shrugs off.
Jin Sen's cut is getting worse.
Sen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juggernaut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sen's efforts to push away.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
Sen blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sen blocks an elbow strike.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside.
Juggernaut throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juggernaut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sen's elbow.
Sen blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juggernaut.
Jin Sen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sen wants to break free but Juggernaut has control.
Juggernaut pushes off an throws an elbow but Sen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juggernaut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juggernaut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sen avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Juggernaut.
Jeez, Jin Sen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
Sen blocks an elbow strike.
Juggernaut lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Juggernaut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Sen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Juggernaut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juggernaut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juggernaut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sen finds it's way round the side to connect with Juggernaut's head.
Sen moves out of range of the body kick from Juggernaut.
Sen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juggernaut counters with a left and a right that stings Sen.
Sen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juggernaut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juggernaut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Sen.
Sen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Juggernaut ducks under a wild hook from Sen.
Sen misses with a wild body shot.
Juggernaut scores with a nice head shot.
Sen avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Juggernaut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sen scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen cracks Juggernaut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sen throws a leg kick
and Juggernaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juggernaut wants to clinch.
Juggernaut has closed the distance and engaged Sen in a clinch.
Juggernaut missing with knees to the body.
Sen has had enough of the clinch but Juggernaut keeps him there for the moment.
Juggernaut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sen dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Sen working hard to break the clinch.
Juggernaut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sen avoids it.
Juggernaut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juggernaut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jin Sen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sen avoids a wild elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sen blocks an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
Sen avoids a wild elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Sen avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juggernaut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sen's brow.
Juggernaut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sen.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sen can't break the clinch.
Sen looking to stall.
Juggernaut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen managing to block the knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws an elbow that misses.
Sen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sen stalling against the cage.
Sen managing to block the knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Sen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Sen dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juggernaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sen is trying to stall.
Juggernaut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jin Sen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Juggernaut!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Great Tonying (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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250 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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276 lbs
16 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Great Tonying!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a leg kick but Tonying sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
A slow jab from Tonying misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Tonying's head but Tonying sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee thows a body kick. Tonying tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Tonying's head back.
Tonying looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee tries to land a front kick but Tonying steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonying takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Tonying moved away.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Tonying avoids it.
Tonying just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Tonying moved away.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Fred Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonying's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonying blocks the leg kick.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tonying looks gassed!
Lee with a hook.
Tonying has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonying's head.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Tonying shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonying takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee sizes up Tonying with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee cracks Tonying with an open hand slap.
Tonying has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonying there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonying takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tonying takes one to the chin there.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a combination. Tonying tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonying.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonying in his tracks.
Tonying uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Tonying has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Tonying takes one to the side of the head.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonying walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonying thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tonying takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Tonying takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Tonying's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Tonying shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Lee.
Tonying takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Tonying takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Tonying down.
Tonying has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tonying if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonying's hands.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonying backs up against the cage.
Tonying's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonying throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonying. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonying takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee jabs at Tonying's body.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonying thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonying. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonying blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonying throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Tonying is looking to clinch.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Tonying.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Tonying staying out of range there.
Tonying has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonying misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Fred Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonying can do to turn this around?
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tonying might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tonying takes a step back to recover.
Lee tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonying's calf.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jab from Lee.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tonying 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Great Tonying is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee slips under a jab from Tonying.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tonying's head.
Tonying avoids the head kick by Lee.
Tonying checks a leg kick.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee misses with a hook. Tonying ducked under it nicely.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonying. That did some damage!
Tonying uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A big left from Tonying misses.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee looks to land a combination but Tonying avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonying misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Tonying misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee lands a high kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Tonying has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Tonying backpedaling.
Lee cracks the inside of Tonying's front leg.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonying.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a low kick as Tonying jumps back.
Lee thows a body kick. Tonying tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tonying's head.
Lee throws a head kick but Tonying moves out of range.
Tonying looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee 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!
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Lee misses.
A combination from Tonying does no damage.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tonying with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Lee misses.
Tonying takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Tonying's torso.
Lee throws a head kick but Tonying moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tonying misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonying takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee catches Tonying with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Tonying.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonying misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Tonying throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Tonying blocks a leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that Tonying semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
The Great Tonying has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonying moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Tonying.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee catches Tonying with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Tonying stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonying.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonying.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Tonying scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee lands with a slapping head 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!
Tonying takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Lee.
Tonying steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tonying!
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Tonying misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Tonying 's knee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonying throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonying should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonying with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Tonying moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Tonying does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonying avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonying moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tonying moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Tonying throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonying misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonying.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Tonying misses with a straight right.
Tonying misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonying takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonying is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tonying moves out of range.
Tonying tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fred Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonying takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Fred Lee!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Fred Lee!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Fred Lee!
Fred Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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