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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane gets the takedown into side control.
Crane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crane's guard! Nice work there by White!
Crane looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Crane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Crane up and slammed him! Crane can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Crane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
White lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Crane looking for subs from the bottom but White mounts him!
Crane is looking to get to half guard.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Crane wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Crane.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
White scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane sneaks back into half guard.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.
Crane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Crane up and slammed him! Crane can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Crane is trying to work for a sweep but White has mounted him!
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White unloading with bombs!
White landing shots from mount.
Crane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane regains half guard.
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Crane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crane working for submissions but it's allowed White to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Crane throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White stalks Crane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crane's face. Crane staggers backwards, shaken.
Crane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Crane is now in White's guard.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crane actively working from the bottom here.
Crane actively working from the bottom here.
White decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Crane misses.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crane backs up against the cage.
Crane looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Crane drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Crane trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White breaks the clinch.
White tests Crane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White thumps Crane with a low kick.
White feints a jab promting Crane to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Crane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has his feet on Crane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck for Crane with that takedown attempt.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
Crane feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Crane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crane scoring with some ground and pound.
Crane preventing the sweep.
Crane landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Crane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Crane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! White screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Crane! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Crane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Welcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Mahtisonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Mahtisonni told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Welcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Mahtisonni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welcher misses with a wild body shot.
Welcher misses with a combination
and Mahtisonni counters with a takedown into side control.
Welcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahtisonni on the ground.
Mahtisonni has hold of Welcher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Welcher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mahtisonni cranks the arm and Welcher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Welcher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Albert Mahtisonni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Kovalskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Vinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Vinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinson misses with an uppercut.
Vinson moves to clinch but Kovalskii breaks away
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Vinson didn't expect that.
Kovalskii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kovalskii slips nicely into half guard.
Kovalskii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalskii seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kovalskii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Vinson defends the submission attempt.
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Vinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kovalskii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kovalskii.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.
Kovalskii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
Vinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Vinson wants to improve his position but Kovalskii is controlling well.
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Vinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Vinson defends the submission attempt.
Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
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.
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.
Kovalskii is trying for a kimura here. Vinson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kovalskii wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
An out of breath Pan Kovalskii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Routh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Routh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darin Troy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routh tries a head kick but it misses.
Troy throws a right hand that Routh ducks under and follows up with a left that Routh also avoids with ease.
Troy misses with a series of wild punches.
Troy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Routh slips a jab and a cross from Troy.
Routh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routh blocks a head kick by Troy.
Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Routh tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy lands a lovely overhand right.
Troy misses with a wild combination.
Routh throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Troy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Routh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Troy misses the target.
Steve Routh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troy throws a nice head kick!
Troy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Troy lands a nice shot to the body.
Routh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Routh lands with a kick to the temple. Troy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Routh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troy tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Routh blocks the body kick.
Troy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy throws a right hand that Routh ducks under and follows up with a left that Routh also avoids with ease.
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troy looks winded!
Troy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Routh.
Troy avoids the head kick by Routh.
A head kick misses from Routh.
Routh dodges the punch combination from Troy.
Troy throws a body kick that misses.
Troy misses with a wild combination.
Routh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Routh avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy unleashes a big counter combination but Routh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Routh avoids the head kick by Troy.
Routh throws a head kick that misses.
Routh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Troy lands a nice shot that snaps Routh's head back.
Troy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Routh at a distance.
Routh throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy clinches.
Routh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Troy prevents Routh from breaking the clinch.
Routh is trying to push Troy away but Troy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Routh breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Troy cracks Routh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Troy both land. Nice combination.
Troy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Routh's head.
Routh throws a head kick that misses.
Troy blocks a head kick by Routh.
Troy throws a nice looking combination but Routh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Routh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Routh throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy misses with a leg kick.
Routh avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darin Troy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Routh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Routh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Troy.
Troy throws a nice looking combination but Routh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darin Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy misses the shot to the body.
Routh lands a jab.
Troy throws a series of strikes that have Routh backpedaling.
Troy jabs at Routh's body.
Troy lands a nice shot that snaps Routh's head back.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Routh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troy swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Routh moves away.
Routh throws a quick counter head kick but Troy was just out of range.
Routh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Troy to counter with a crisp jab.
Routh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Routh misses with a head kick.
Troy misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Troy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darin Troy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Troy.
Troy is breathing heavily.
Routh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troy thinks about the counter body kick.
Troy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darin Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Troy misses with a few strikes there.
Troy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Troy.
Routh is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Routh.
Troy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Routh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Routh! Troy is out on his feet! Routh rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Troy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Troy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Routh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Aure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aure comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touch-Roy Jones. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Aure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Night, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Night closes the distance and clinches.
Night lands a right hand.
Night is pressed up against the cage. Aure has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Night down to the mat. Night avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aure shoots in for a takedown but Night shows good takedown defense.
Night lands a big right hand that sends Aure crashing to the mat! Night stays standing though and waves Aure back to his feet!
Aure is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Aure has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Night cracks Aure's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Aure slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Night can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
Suga Night decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ivan Aure was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebbitt comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Terry Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Ebbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebbitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ebbitt has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tatum.
Ebbitt rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ebbitt tries to circle away but Tatum has him pinned against the cage.
Ebbitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebbitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebbitt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tatum is looking to slow Ebbitt down with leg kicks.
Tatum feints and then cracks Ebbitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ebbitt down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a big head kick that sends Ebbitt tumbling to the mat! Tatum takes a step backwards and waves Ebbitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tommy Ebbitt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Tatum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tatum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebbitt sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Ebbitt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebbitt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ebbitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatum is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Ebbitt won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ebbitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebbitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ebbitt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Tatum feints with a jab and clips Ebbitt right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ebbitt is sent crashing into the canvas and Tatum leaps in for the kill! Ebbitt tries to get to his feet but Tatum is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ebbitt is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A very excited looking Terry Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Phaneuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnum comes to the cage accompanied by I am Stronger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
215 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Phaneuf!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnum sprawls well. Magnum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phaneuf gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Magnum does no damage.
Magnum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phaneuf's guard.
Phaneuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magnum trying to control but Phaneuf is working from the bottom.
Phaneuf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnum is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum controlling from the top position.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Phaneuf keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phaneuf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magnum connects with a couple of short punches.
Magnum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phaneuf trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phaneuf on the ground.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Phaneuf is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magnum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phaneuf's head.
Phaneuf keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Phaneuf shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnum tries to sprawl out of it but Phaneuf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Phaneuf.
Magnum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phaneuf darts in looking for a takedown but Magnum gets double underhooks and turns Phaneuf into the cage.
Kyle Phaneuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Phaneuf.
Magnum is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum leaves Phaneuf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phaneuf tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
Phaneuf drives through and clinches with Magnum against the cage.
Magnum tries to circle away but Phaneuf has him pinned against the cage.
Magnum is trying to force a seperation but Phaneuf has the dominant position.
Phaneuf gets underhooks to prevent Magnum's takedown attempt.
Magnum wants to get back to striking at distance but Phaneuf won't allow it.
Phaneuf prevents Magnum from breaking the clinch.
Magnum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Magnum moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Phaneuf! Magnum continues to tee off on Phaneuf, landing with a left and a right! Magnum connects with a right hand that leaves Phaneuf sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Magnum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Magnum!
Our winner, Jackson Magnum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Island Striker Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Island Striker Deux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
279 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Beaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Island Striker Deux!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striker Deux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaver scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Beaver slips a jab from Striker Deux.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker Deux misses with the combination.
Striker Deux misses with a double jab.
Striker Deux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker Deux looks to land a left hand but Beaver moved out of range nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker Deux jabs Beaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Striker Deux throws a hook but Beaver blocks it.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Striker Deux finds it's way through Beaver's defenses.
Beaver really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker Deux throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Striker Deux.
Striker Deux lands with an uppercut that bounces Beaver off the cage and back into range.
Island Striker Deux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Striker Deux misses.
Beaver attempts a counter takedown but Striker Deux avoids it well and moves away.
Striker Deux throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Beaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker Deux throws a right and a left that Beaver avoids nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
Island Striker Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker Deux throws a jab when Beaver was well out of range.
Striker Deux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker Deux scores with a hook to the body. Beaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Striker Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaver manages to avoid it.
Beaver staying out of range there.
Striker Deux misses with a wild body shot.
Striker Deux throws a right hand that misses
and Beaver counters with a shoot takedown. Striker Deux fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beaver gets to his feet. Striker Deux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Striker Deux misses with a body shot.
Striker Deux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker Deux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker Deux lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Striker Deux stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!
Beaver is rocked!
Striker Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaver sprawling to the canvas! Beaver rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Striker Deux finish him?!
Oh Beaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker Deux misses with a straight left.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Beaver leaves his chin hanging out and Striker Deux seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beaver crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Striker Deux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Nobrainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Tenaganjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobrainer comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd- another brick in the wall. Francis Tenaganjo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dewey Nobrainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Tenaganjo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenaganjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nobrainer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nobrainer!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nobrainer.
Tenaganjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nobrainer. Nobrainer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tenaganjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nobrainer lands a leg kick that knocks Tenaganjo off balance momentarily.
Nobrainer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nobrainer delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tenaganjo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nobrainer - the referee stops the clock and Tenaganjo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nobrainer. Tenaganjo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tenaganjo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nobrainer - the referee stops the clock and Tenaganjo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nobrainer. Tenaganjo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
A solid body kick from Nobrainer.
Tenaganjo looks winded!
A head kick from Nobrainer lands but Tenaganjo takes it in his stride.
Nobrainer delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobrainer throws a front kick that sends Tenaganjo stumbling back into the cage.
Tenaganjo takes one to the chin there.
Nobrainer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Nobrainer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nobrainer.
Tenaganjo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nobrainer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Nobrainer.
A cross from Nobrainer lands.
Crunch! Nobrainer slams his shin into Tenaganjo's torso.
Nobrainer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Tenaganjo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tenaganjo is rocked!
Tenaganjo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nobrainer.
BAM! Nobrainer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tenaganjo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dewey Nobrainer!
Dewey Nobrainer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Class dismissed! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Briscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Briscoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briscoe gets a clinch.
Briscoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Briscoe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Briscoe lands a damaging elbow.
Briscoe gets through Fidnhasieunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Briscoe.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Briscoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fidnhasieunch takes a shot to the head.
Fidnhasieunch takes a shot to the head.
Briscoe lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briscoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Briscoe just leaning against Fidnhasieunch, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Briscoe.
Fidnhasieunch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Briscoe lands a left hand.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull guard.
Charles Briscoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch wants to get back to striking at distance but Briscoe won't allow it.
Briscoe manages to break the clinch.
Briscoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fidnhasieunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fidnhasieunch dives in and grabs Briscoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briscoe pushes down on Fidnhasieunch's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fidnhasieunch drives through with a takedown into Briscoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fidnhasieunch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fidnhasieunch tries to free his leg and advance position but Briscoe is retaining full guard.
Briscoe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Briscoe has Fidnhasieunch pulled in close to control his posture.
Fidnhasieunch postures up in Briscoe's guard and throws a big left but Briscoe blocks it.
Fidnhasieunch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briscoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briscoe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briscoe tries to get out of the position.
Briscoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fidnhasieunch is controlling him.
Fidnhasieunch is in close to Briscoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fidnhasieunch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch won't allow Briscoe to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch slips nicely into half guard.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots but Briscoe is blocking nicely.
Briscoe is not content to let Fidnhasieunch control the position.
Fidnhasieunch is pressing down on Briscoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Briscoe is holding on for now.
Briscoe is not content to let Fidnhasieunch control the position.
Briscoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fidnhasieunch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Briscoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Briscoe is staying active underneath Fidnhasieunch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fidnhasieunch is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet.
Fidnhasieunch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fidnhasieunch is nestled in close to Briscoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Briscoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe is trying to stand.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briscoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fidnhasieunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fidnhasieunch drops an elbow to the side of Briscoe's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fidnhasieunch lands a nice short elbow.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Briscoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Briscoe is breathing heavily.
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!
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Briscoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch slips a nice elbow through Briscoe's hands, connecting with Briscoe's forehead.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass to mount but Briscoe is defending the position.
Fidnhasieunch drops an elbow to the side of Briscoe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Fidnhasieunch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fidnhasieunch has a takedown stuffed.
Briscoe tries to clinch but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch dives in and grabs Briscoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briscoe pushes down on Fidnhasieunch's head and hops out.
Briscoe closes the distance and pushes Fidnhasieunch back into the cage.
Briscoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Briscoe stalling.
Briscoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Briscoe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Briscoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Briscoe slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Briscoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe just leaning against Fidnhasieunch, taking a breather.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charles Briscoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.
Briscoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Briscoe pushes Fidnhasieunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Briscoe.
A right hook to the body lands for Briscoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Briscoe.
Briscoe lands a nice uppercut.
Fidnhasieunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Briscoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Briscoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fidnhasieunch can do to turn this around?
Briscoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Briscoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fidnhasieunch dives in and grabs Briscoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briscoe pushes down on Fidnhasieunch's head and hops out.
Fidnhasieunch is breathing heavily.
Briscoe instigates a clinch.
Briscoe lands with a left to the head.
Briscoe gets through Fidnhasieunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Briscoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briscoe pushes Fidnhasieunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pull guard but Briscoe won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Briscoe.
Fidnhasieunch takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Briscoe.
Briscoe gets through Fidnhasieunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Charles Briscoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Briscoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Briscoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Briscoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Fidnhasieunch jumps guard but Briscoe stands there with Fidnhasieunch around his waist. Fidnhasieunch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fidnhasieunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Briscoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Briscoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Briscoe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Briscoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Briscoe.
Briscoe lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe lands an elbow inside that Fidnhasieunch shrugs off.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to pull guard but Briscoe has him pressed against the cage.
Briscoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a punch to the body.
Fidnhasieunch looking to stall.
Briscoe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Briscoe lands a damaging elbow.
Briscoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fidnhasieunch trying to stall but Briscoe improves his position.
Briscoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to pull guard but Briscoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Briscoe just leaning against Fidnhasieunch, taking a breather.
Briscoe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Briscoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Briscoe on the inside.
Briscoe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fidnhasieunch's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briscoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fidnhasieunch pulls guard successfully.
Briscoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fidnhasieunch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briscoe advances to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Briscoe pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are battling for position here. Fidnhasieunch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briscoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fidnhasieunch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Briscoe throws an elbow that misses. Fidnhasieunch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Briscoe's guard. Nice move by Fidnhasieunch!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briscoe keeping moving, preventing Fidnhasieunch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Briscoe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Briscoe lunges at Fidnhasieunch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fidnhasieunch's hand.
Briscoe forces Fidnhasieunch back against the cage and clinches.
Briscoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briscoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Briscoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Briscoe prevents Fidnhasieunch from improving his position.
Briscoe wants to pass to mount but Fidnhasieunch is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to maintain the position but Briscoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is staying active underneath Briscoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fidnhasieunch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Briscoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Briscoe's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Briscoe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Briscoe covers up after that shot from Fidnhasieunch.
Briscoe tries to escape but Fidnhasieunch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fidnhasieunch is landing with strikes. Briscoe can't take much more of this.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Briscoe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Briscoe covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch scores with strikes from the back.
Fidnhasieunch controlling well, preventing Briscoe from escaping the position.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Briscoe is looking for a way out.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Briscoe is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch lands strikes to the head.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Briscoe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Fidnhasieunch lands shots from the back.
Briscoe grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fidnhasieunch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Briscoe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fidnhasieunch tries to keep control of the position but Briscoe is staying busy.
Fidnhasieunch scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Briscoe is looking for a way out.
Fidnhasieunch has Briscoe flattened out and is raining down punches.
Briscoe is trying to stand back up.
Fidnhasieunch punishes Briscoe with strikes from the back mount.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fidnhasieunch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Briscoe hold on?
Briscoe staying busy and making it hard for Fidnhasieunch to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe trying to get back to his feet but Fidnhasieunch is in full control for now.
Fidnhasieunch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Briscoe.
Briscoe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch tightening his grip on Briscoe, looking for the choke.
Fidnhasieunch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fidnhasieunch lands strikes to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Fidnhasieunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fidnhasieunch 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fidnhasieunch!
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