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Carnage 36: Consequences PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the cage accompanied by last mohacian. Savage has chosen "Twist of Cain" by Danzig as his entrance music. Rowan Savage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Savage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Sirovica's shoulder, as Sirovica tries to avoid the shot.
Savage throws a hook but Sirovica avoids it easily.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirovica.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Sirovica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sirovica moves nicely into side control.
Sirovica lands an elbow.
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sirovica off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Savage controlling the positon.
Savage is trying to stick to Sirovica's back but Sirovica is turning into Savage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Savage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sirovica.
Sirovica has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirovica is one step ahead there.
Sirovica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Sirovica.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage misses the jab.
Sirovica ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirovica.
Savage cracks Sirovica with a good jab.
Sirovica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirovica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirovica avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirovica connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirovica on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sirovica looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirovica throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sirovica is in close to Savage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirovica distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sirovica stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Sirovica is having none of it.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Sirovica slips the punch.
Sirovica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirovica manages to avoid it.
Savage lands with a cross.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Sirovica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirovica.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Sirovica saw that one coming.
Sirovica ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Sirovica ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage thumps Sirovica with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Sirovica dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Savage misses with a hook.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Sirovica moves away and avoids it.
Savage scores with a hook.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Sirovica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sirovica was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savage is working to get back to half guard.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica tries to pass to full mount but Savage defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage is trying to control the position but Sirovica postures up.
Sirovica trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sirovica stops Savage from standing up.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirovica throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savage misses with a hook. Sirovica ducked under it nicely.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Sirovica's head but Sirovica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
A jab lands there for Savage.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Savage!
Sirovica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage dips to his left and cracks Sirovica with an uppercut!
Savage looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Savage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savage throws a hook but Sirovica avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Sirovica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Sirovica.
Sirovica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirovica's head.
Sirovica moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Sirovica catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirovica crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savage - the referee stops the clock and Sirovica gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savage. Sirovica manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Sirovica misses the jab.
Savage throws a body punch but Sirovica moves out of range.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Sirovica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rowan Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Sirovica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirovica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savage.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Sirovica shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Sirovica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sirovica makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Sirovica dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirovica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Sirovica's head back.
Savage thows a leg kick but Sirovica checks it
and Sirovica counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.
Sirovica chips away with some ground and pound.
Savage trying to control the position here.
Savage trying to control the position.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Sirovica postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Sirovica.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Savage's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirovica being controlled here momentarily.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage controls Sirovica momentarily but Sirovica frees himself.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage wants to stand but Sirovica is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sirovica!
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sirovica is looking to escape.
Sirovica is working to get back to half guard.
Sirovica is working hard here to advance position.
Savage controlling the pace for now.
Sirovica can't escape the position.
Savage controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirovica's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mehmet Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
Savage controlling the pace for now.
Sirovica is working to get back to half guard.
Savage tries to control but Sirovica wriggling away.
Rowan Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sirovica sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sirovica is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
Savage controlling the action here.
Sirovica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Sirovica is trying to get back to full guard.
Sirovica trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Sirovica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sirovica, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Sirovica!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Bitonti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Bitonti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitonti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Bitonti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bitonti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bitonti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander tries to clinch but Bitonti moves out of range.
A big left from Bitonti misses.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Bitonti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander instigates a clinch.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander cracks Bitonti with a nice body shot.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Bitonti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bitonti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Bitonti.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Bitonti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bitonti looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Bitonti tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Bitonti drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Bitonti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malik Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bitonti.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bitonti backwards.
Bitonti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander pushes Bitonti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Bitonti takes a shot to the head.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander digs a right hand into Bitonti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bitonti's gas tank.
Alexander gets through Bitonti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bitontis head.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bitonti or not.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bitonti backwards.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bitonti backwards.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Bitonti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander misses with a jab to the body
and Bitonti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Bitontiis looking to pass into half guard but Alexander pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alexander is in guard.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Bitonti.
Alexanderis looking to pass into half guard but Bitonti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bitonti is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Bitonti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitonti trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Alexander 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.
Alexander tries to clinch but Bitonti is having none of it.
Bitonti slips under a jab.
Bitonti throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitonti manages to avoid it.
Bitonti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Bitonti dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Bitonti's head and hops out.
Bitonti shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Bitonti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitonti fails with the takedown.
Malik Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bitonti.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Bitonti ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bitonti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Bitonti throws the kick towards the body but Alexander avoids it.
The fighters circling - Bitonti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitonti throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Bitonti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bitonti on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bitonti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bitonti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bitonti looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alexander tries to control the position but Bitonti now has his back.
Bitonti is looking for a choke. Alexander gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Alexander manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Bitonti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitonti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitonti is keeping the position for now.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bitonti 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. This is the final round!
Bitonti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Bitonti is out of range.
Bitonti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bitonti gets a takedown into half guard.
Bitonti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bitonti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bitonti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexander kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Bitonti from controlling successfully.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Bitonti from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitonti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Bitonti.
Bitonti throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Bitonti tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitonti. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Bitonti blocks a jab.
Bitonti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bitonti lands a few punches from side control.
Bitonti is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bitonti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Bitonti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitonti 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 Gwen Towbar 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... Anthony Bitonti!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dole comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Speak by Eagles of Death Metal. Rotch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruff Riders Anthem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Rotch blocks the leg kick.
Dole misses with the combination.
Dole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotch throws a shot to the body.
Rotch misses with an uppercut. Dole saw that one coming.
Dole connects with a crisp jab.
Rotch scores with a nice strike.
Dole is looking to land body kicks.
Rotch lands an overhand right.
Dole lunges at Rotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rotch's hand.
Dole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotch.
Rotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dole throws out a loose jab but Rotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dole wants to clinch.
Rotch looks to land a right hand but Dole moved out of range.
Dole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rotch lands a really nice looking cross but Dole seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch misses with a few strikes there.
Rotch throws a series of punches but Dole avoids them all with ease.
Dole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rotch misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Dole.
Rotch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotch throws a looping overhand right but Dole ducks down to avoid it.
Dole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rotch stalks Dole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dole's face. Dole staggers backwards, shaken.
Rotch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dole counters with a two punch combo.
Rotch scores with a jab. Dole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rotch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rotch throws a looping overhand right but Dole ducks down to avoid it.
Dole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotch throws a big shot that misses.
Rotch swings for the body but Dole moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dole slips a straight right by Rotch.
Rotch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dole.
Dole misses with a series of wild punches.
Dole scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotch.
Dole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rotch doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dole lands with a good body shot.
Rotch looks gassed!
Dole lands with a nice body kick.
Rotch misses with a looping left.
Rotch misses with a straight right.
Dole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dole's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dole duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole scores with a hook to the body. Rotch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dole.
Rotch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dole is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dole moves into range and clinches up with Rotch.
Nice body punch from Dole.
Dole gets through Rotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dole works on Rotch's body with a couple of short punches.
Dole digs a right hand underneath Rotch's ribcage. Rotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Dole does no damage.
Dole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rotch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dole.
Dole tries to clinch up but Rotch circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Rotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Dole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotch throws out the jab.
Dole lands a nice shot to the body.
Dole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rotch loads up on a big right hand but Dole slips the punch.
Dole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rotch has time to react.
Dole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dole wants to clinch.
Rotch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dole lands a nice shot to the body.
Dole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dole gets a clinch.
Dole presses Rotch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rotch misses with a looping left.
Dole's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dole duly obliges.
Rotch throws a hook but Dole blocks it.
Crunch! Dole slams his shin into Rotch's torso.
Dole scores with a body shot.
Dole clinches with his opponent.
Dole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dole.
Dole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dole clinches up with Rotch and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dole lands with a right to the head.
Dole is working Rotch over against the cage.
Dole scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dole stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dole.
A right handed body shot lands from Dole.
Dole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dole lands a body punch.
Dole digs a right hand underneath Rotch's ribcage. Rotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dole scores with a hook.
Dole looks to land a combination. Rotch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rotch throws a sloppy body shot
and Dole counters with a series of strikes. Rotch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dole stalks Rotch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rotch's face. Rotch staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Dole.
Dole connects with a solid leg kick.
Rotch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dole.
Dole tries a head kick but it misses.
Dole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch throws a right hand that Dole ducks under and follows up with a left that Dole also avoids with ease.
Bob Dole is winning the standup battle so far.
Dole lands with a nice combination. Rotch backs away looking to recover.
Dole lands with a hook. Rotch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rotch looks to land a right hand but Dole moved out of range.
Rotch missing with a left hand there. Dole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dole lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dole closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dole jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rotch missing with a left hand there. Dole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dole wants to clinch up but Rotch keeps it at a distance.
Dole catches Rotch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rotch misses with a double jab
enabling Dole to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotch misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Dole.
Rotch looks to throw the jab but Dole is out of range.
Dole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotch circles away quickly and effectively.
Dole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rotch misses the shot to the body.
Rotch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dole circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dole tries to land a front kick but Rotch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Dole finds it's target.
Dole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dole moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dole manages to avoid it.
Rotch drops his hands momentarily and Dole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotch circles away quickly and effectively.
Dole takes one to the side of the head.
Rotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotch keeps the fight on the outside.
Dole misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Rotch does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dole dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dole was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotch.
Rotch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dole connects with the punch.
A cross from Dole lands.
Rotch missing with a left hand there. Dole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dole avoids the body shot from Rotch.
Dole just misses with a punch to the body.
Dole scores with a jab to the head.
Dole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dole lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Rotch.
Rotch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotch misses with the combination.
Dole lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch throws a hook but Dole avoids it easily.
Dole rushes Rotch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Dole on the inside.
Dole breaks the clinch.
Dole looks to clinch
enabling Rotch to counter with a crisp jab.
Dole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rotch misses with a body shot.
Dole is looking to land body kicks.
Dole defending well as Rotch loads up on a big left hand.
Dole blocks a jab.
Dole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotch can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Dole. Rotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotch throws the left hand but Dole avoids the punch easily.
Dole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Rotch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotch.
Rotch missing with a left hand there. Dole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Dole.
Rotch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dole's corner calls for a 1-2. Dole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rotch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dole.
Rotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rotch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dole lands an overhand right.
Dole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dole moves away.
Dole looks for the body kick but Rotch saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch misses with a hook to the body
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rotch throws a jab when Dole was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dole.
A telegraphed right hand from Dole misses the target.
Dole ducks under a wild hook from Rotch.
Dole moves away from the strike by Rotch.
Rotch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dole is looking to chop away at Rotch's legs.
Rotch thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Rotch. Beautiful body shot.
Dole lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rotch backs up against the cage.
Dole staying out of range there.
Dole staying out of range there.
Dole looks to land a combination but Rotch avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Dole.
Dole throws a head kick but Rotch moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Dole catches Rotch right on the button with a cross.
Rotch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dole off the cage and back into rage.
Dole throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Dole.
Rotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike Rotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dole lands an overhand right.
Rotch misses with a body shot.
Dole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dole throws a nice 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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotch throws out a loose jab but Dole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dole scores with a jab.
Rotch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dole 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokkelime shoots for a double leg takedown but Fightmaster sprawls well. He's pushed Mokkelime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mokkelime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fightmaster is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fightmaster tries to hold on but Mokkelime pushes him away.
Fightmaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mokkelime landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mokkelime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fightmaster is looking to improve his position but Mokkelime isn't that keen on the idea.
Fightmaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fightmaster tries to reverse the position but Mokkelime maintains control.
Fightmaster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mokkelime tries to control but Fightmaster wriggling away.
Fightmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fightmaster hang on?
A nice elbow there by Mokkelime.
Fightmaster is rocked!
Mokkelime lands a big elbow - Fightmaster is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fightmaster is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jokke Mokkelime!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Clowsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin McCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clowsley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor Remember the Name (Hardstyle remix). McCauley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You're Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dustin McCauley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Clowsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin McCauley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCauley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clowsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCauley thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - McCauley coming out on top.
Clowsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCauley defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Clowsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dustin McCauley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from McCauley misses.
Clowsley dodges the punch combination from McCauley.
McCauley tries to bum rush Clowsley with a series of wild strikes but Clowsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCauley scores with a three punch combo!
Clowsley is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCauley.
Clowsley ducks under a wild hook from McCauley.
Clowsley drops his hands momentarily and McCauley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCauley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCauley lands a left and a right that send Clowsley crashing to the mat, dazed. McCauley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Clowsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCauley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCauley misses with a wild body shot.
McCauley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCauley misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCauley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clowsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Clowsley seems to have got his legs back now.
McCauley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCauley scores with a one two! Clowsley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCauley misses with a few strikes there.
Clowsley ducks under a wild hook from McCauley.
Clowsley slips a jab from McCauley.
McCauley throws a series of punches but Clowsley moves out of range.
Clowsley checks a low kick from McCauley.
Clowsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCauley.
McCauley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clowsley was well out of range. Poor timing from McCauley.
McCauley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCauley throws a couple of heel strikes.
Clowsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCauley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clowsley.
McCauley is pulling down on Clowsley's head. It's preventing any offense from Clowsley, at least for the moment.
Clowsley trying to control the position from guard on top but McCauley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clowsley postures up and lands a big shot to McCauley's brow.
Clowsley stops McCauley from standing up.
McCauley lands an upkick as Clowsley stands over him.
Clowsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clowsley prevents McCauley from getting back to his feet.
McCauley looks gassed!
McCauley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Clowsley throwing strikes from guard but McCauley blocks nicely.
Clowsley distracts McCauley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clowsley drops back looking for a leg! McCauley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCauley manages to kick Clowsley off! Clowsley jumps back into McCauley's guard.
Clowsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clowsley wants to control from the top but McCauley keeps moving.
Clowsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCauley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clowsley landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin McCauley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clowsley slips a jab and a cross from McCauley.
McCauley throws a right hand that Clowsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Clowsley also avoids with ease.
McCauley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCauley throws a right hand that Clowsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Clowsley also avoids with ease.
McCauley thuds his right hand into Clowsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clowsley throws a wild body kick that McCauley sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from McCauley misses.
McCauley drops Clowsley with a beautiful combination! Clowsley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCauley is looking for the KO!
McCauley throws a series of punches but Clowsley moves out of range.
No joy there for McCauley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dustin McCauley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCauley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCauley thows a body shot but no joy.
McCauley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clowsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clowsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCauley but McCauley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clowsley fails with a takedown attempt.
McCauley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clowsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCauley misses with a wild body shot.
Clowsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCauley throws a right hand that Clowsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Clowsley also avoids with ease.
McCauley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clowsley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clowsley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clowsley thows a big elbow that misses.
McCauley is looking to stand up but Clowsley isn't so interested in that idea.
McCauley wants to sweep here but Clowsley controlling him for the moment.
Clowsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCauley's head.
Clowsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clowsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCauley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCauley controls Clowsley momentarily but Clowsley frees himself.
McCauley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clowsley is looking to advance position but McCauley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCauley controlling the position easily from mount.
McCauley prevents Clowsley from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCauley controlling the pace for now.
Clowsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCauley controlling from the full mount.
Clowsley is squirming around, avoiding McCauley's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin McCauley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCauley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCauley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clowsley.
McCauley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clowsley dodges the punch combination from McCauley.
Clowsley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCauley as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCauley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McCauley misses.
Clowsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCauley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCauley misses with a wild combination.
McCauley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clowsley was well out of range. Poor timing from McCauley.
McCauley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rowan Clowsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from McCauley misses.
McCauley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCauley takes a swing at Clowsley's ribcage but misses.
Clowsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCauley.
Clowsley slips a straight right by McCauley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCauley misses with an uppercut.
Clowsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCauley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clowsley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clowsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clowsley preventing the sweep.
Clowsley wants to control from the top but McCauley keeps moving.
Clowsley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCauley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley throwing strikes but missing.
McCauley wants to get back to his feet but Clowsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clowsley is looking to work some ground and pound but McCauley has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCauley throws the left hand but Clowsley avoids the punch easily.
Clowsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCauley's waist but McCauley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clowsley off to one side.
Dustin McCauley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCauley misses with the combination.
McCauley scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four 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.
McCauley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid body kick from Clowsley.
Rowan Clowsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCauley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCauley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clowsley backs up against the cage.
McCauley throws a series of punches but Clowsley moves out of range.
Dustin McCauley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clowsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCauley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCauley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clowsley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Clowsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clowsley slips a jab from McCauley.
McCauley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Clowsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCauley 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin McCauley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's entrance music is Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. A fine choice. Glen Quagmire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Quagmire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaels lands a jab to Quagmire's midsection.
Quagmire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quagmire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Josh Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Quagmire.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Quagmire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels misses the jab.
Quagmire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body punch but Quagmire moves out of range.
Michaels throws a right hand that Quagmire ducks under and follows up with a left that Quagmire also avoids with ease.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Quagmire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quagmire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quagmire.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quagmire backs up against the cage.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Quagmire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels is looking to wear down Quagmire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Michaels tests Quagmire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quagmire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Quagmire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quagmire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Glen Quagmire's cut even more.
Quagmire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quagmire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michaels slips under a jab from Quagmire.
Quagmire fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels cracks Quagmire with an open hand slap.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Michaels.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Quagmire avoids nicely.
Michaels connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Glen Quagmire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quagmire throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quagmire looks gassed!
Quagmire tries to score with a low kick but Michaels moves his leg out of the way.
Quagmire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaels throws a left that rocks Quagmire and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Michaels dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Quagmire regain composure!
Quagmire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels is trying to get an arm triangle but Quagmire is defending well.
Quagmire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michaels working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels is landing with some decent strikes but Quagmire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Glen Quagmire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glen Quagmire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Michaels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Simmons (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clive Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons catches Salazar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salazar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard.
Simmons trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Salazar wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons gets full guard.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simmons lands with a good body shot.
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Salazar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simmons is trying to keep an underhook but Salazar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Salazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is not content to let Salazar control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons has Salazar pulled in close to control his posture.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Salazar is having none of it.
Salazar trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Salazar won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Salazar is having none of it.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Salazar is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salazar wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Salazar is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Salazar ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Salazar's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salazar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salazar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Salazar trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Salazar is really struggling to control Simmons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salazar throws a shot to the body.
Simmons misses with a hook. Salazar ducked under it nicely.
Simmons throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons digs a good body shot into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simmons.
Clive Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salazar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salazar shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clive Simmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simmons thuds a left hand into Salazar's body.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Simmons.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar walks into a straight right hand from Simmons.
Salazar is rocked!
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Oh Salazar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons dances in with a quick combination. Salazar is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Simmons snaps Salazar's head back. Salazar stumbles backwards against the cage. Simmons steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Salazar's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Salazar just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clive Simmons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Combo PunchPunchKick (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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Combo PunchPunchKick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PunchPunchKick lands a nice shot that snaps Africanus's head back.
Africanus misses with a low kick.
PunchPunchKick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Africanus moves away.
Africanus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Africanus.
PunchPunchKick misses with a straight left.
PunchPunchKick lands with an uppercut that bounces Africanus off the cage and back into rage.
PunchPunchKick fails to land with a series of punches.
Africanus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
PunchPunchKick throws a body punch but Africanus moves out of range.
PunchPunchKick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Africanus can pounce on him.
Africanus is looking to land body kicks.
PunchPunchKick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Africanus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Africanus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
PunchPunchKick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Africanus.
Africanus throws a push kick but PunchPunchKick slaps the foot to one side.
PunchPunchKick moves out of range as Africanus throws a body kick.
PunchPunchKick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Africanus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PunchPunchKick misses with a few strikes there.
Africanus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Africanus tries a head kick but it misses.
Africanus throws a nice head kick!
It looks like King Combo PunchPunchKick has been cut.
Good exchange - PunchPunchKick coming out on top.
Africanus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Africanus lands a big head kick that sends PunchPunchKick tumbling to the mat! Africanus takes a step backwards and waves PunchPunchKick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
PunchPunchKick is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Africanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
PunchPunchKick is still on wobbly legs! Can Africanus finish him?
PunchPunchKick looks gassed!
Africanus lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as PunchPunchKick crumples to the floor! Africanus milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala comes into the arena with Tough at the top blaring out of the sound system. Vinyard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here comes the pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Derek Vinyard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard lands with a nice body kick.
Bala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinyard throws a wild body kick that Bala sees coming a mile off.
Bala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bala.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinyard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vinyard thumps Bala with a low kick.
Vinyard is looking to slow Bala down with leg kicks.
Bala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinyard to the mat! Vinyard manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Vinyard pushes Bala off and scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bala.
Vinyard scores with a head kick.
Bala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinyard wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard is refusing to be controlled, as Bala sits in half guard.
Bala wants to free his trapped foot but Vinyard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bala is working hard here to advance position.
Vinyard is trying to stand back up but Bala is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vinyard moves in looking to clinch but Bala pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinyard, right into the meat.
Bala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Bala misses its intended target.
Bala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinyard slips a straight right by Bala.
Bala throws a push kick but Vinyard slaps the foot to one side.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bala is defended easily by Vinyard.
Bala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinyard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bala connects with a single shot there.
Vinyard slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bala. Bala gets slowly back to his feet.
Bala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinyard darts in and clinches Bala up against the cage.
Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Bala throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Bala only half commits.
Bala throws a head kick that misses
and Vinyard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vinyard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bala's calf.
Bala is breathing heavily.
Vinyard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vinyard feints and then cracks Bala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bala down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bala steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vinyard. That one must have hurt.
Vinyard pushes Bala away with a front kick.
Vinyard pushes Bala away with a front kick.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinyard throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard forces Bala back against the cage and clinches.
Vinyard cracks Bala with a nice body shot.
Vinyard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Vinyard.
Vinyard breaks from the clinch.
Vinyard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vinyard lands with a kick to the temple. Bala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vinyard seems to be stalking Bala here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Bala drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Vinyard! Derek Vinyard retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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pop
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