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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Temppelikuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
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, Viktor Temppelikuningas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Temppelikuningas.
Temppelikuningas misses with a body shot.
Temppelikuningas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Temppelikuningas looks for the body kick but Dignam saw that one coming.
Temppelikuningas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Temppelikuningas throws a low kick, looking for Dignam's leg but Dignam calmly moves out of range.
Temppelikuningas wants to clinch up but Dignam keeps it at a distance.
Dignam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temppelikuningas just misses with a punch to the body.
Temppelikuningas throws a head kick that misses.
Temppelikuningas is looking to chop away at Dignam's legs.
Dignam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Temppelikuningas.
Dignam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temppelikuningas gets caught flat footed, as Dignam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Temppelikuningas controls Dignam momentarily but Dignam frees himself.
Dignam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam won't allow Temppelikuningas to sweep him here.
Dignam postures up and lands a big shot to Temppelikuningas's brow.
Dignam is in close to Temppelikuningas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dignam is looking to work some ground and pound but Temppelikuningas has wrist control.
Dignam has gone for a leg lock! Temppelikuningas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dignam's guard.
Dignam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Temppelikuningas escapes and throws Dignam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam tries to buck Temppelikuningas off but Temppelikuningas is having none of it.
Dignam prevents Temppelikuningas from moving into mount.
Dignam is looking for a sweep.
Dignam is trying to control Temppelikuningas's posture but Temppelikuningas avoids it.
Dignam tries to buck Temppelikuningas off but Temppelikuningas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dignam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dignam wants to pass the guard but Temppelikuningas is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temppelikuningas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Viktor Temppelikuningas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Temppelikuningas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Temppelikuningas tries to clinch up
and Dignam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dignam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Temppelikuningas.
Dignam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dignam is looking to take a break and control but Temppelikuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dignam working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam misses with the ground and pound.
Temppelikuningas tries to bench press Dignam off him but Dignam keeps the position.
Temppelikuningas wants to get back to his feet.
Dignam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Temppelikuningas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Temppelikuningas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dignam off and has taken his back!
Temppelikuningas doesn't have the hooks in and Dignam manages to turn into his guard.
Dignam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Temppelikuningas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dignam, into his guard.
Dignam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Temppelikuningas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Temppelikuningas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dignam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dignam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dignam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Temppelikuningas looks a forlorn figure.
Dignam looking to control but Temppelikuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dignam goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Temppelikuningas is on top in guard.
Temppelikuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dignam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temppelikuningas preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temppelikuningas has picked Dignam up and slammed him! Dignam can't keep hold of the triangle and Temppelikuningas manages to pass to side control!
Dignam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Temppelikuningas is looking to escape.
Temppelikuningas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dignam.
Temppelikuningas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dignam postures up and lands a big shot to Temppelikuningas's brow.
Dignamis looking to pass into half guard but Temppelikuningas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Temppelikuningas is in guard.
Dignam is trying to keep Temppelikuningas in close.
Temppelikuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dignam is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Temppelikuningas wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
Sean Dignam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dignam wants to sweep but no luck.
Dignam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dignam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Temppelikuningas gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam stalling away here and it's allowed Temppelikuningas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dignam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Temppelikuningas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dignam, into his guard.
Temppelikuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dignam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temppelikuningas postures up.
Dignam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temppelikuningas is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Dignam working a defensive guard here.
Dignam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Temppelikuningas uses it to pass to side control.
Dignam tries to bench press Temppelikuningas off him but Temppelikuningas keeps the position.
Dignam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dignam is keen to just control but Temppelikuningas is a slippery customer.
Temppelikuningas makes his way to full guard, as Dignam worked for a kimura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dignam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Temppelikuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Temppelikuningas wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dignam dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Temppelikuningas throws a leg kick but Dignam checks it.
Temppelikuningas moves into the clinch.
Dignam has hold of one of Temppelikuningas's legs. Temppelikuningas is fighting the takedown attempt but Dignam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Temppelikuningas is trying to keep Dignam in close.
Dignam postures up in Temppelikuningas's guard and throws a big left but Temppelikuningas blocks it.
Dignamis looking to pass into half guard but Temppelikuningas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Temppelikuningas is in guard.
Dignam is trying to keep Temppelikuningas in close.
Temppelikuningas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dignam dives on top into guard.
Temppelikuningas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temppelikuningas controls Dignam momentarily but Dignam frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temppelikuningas is keeping the position for now.
Temppelikuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dignam is one step ahead there.
Temppelikuningas can't keep his opponent in guard - Dignam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dignam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Temppelikuningas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dignam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dignam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temppelikuningas is just riding it out for now. Dignam eventually gives up the hold.
Dignam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dignam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dignam trying to pass the guard but Temppelikuningas defending well.
Temppelikuningas is staying active underneath Dignam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam trying to mount his opponent but Temppelikuningas defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dignam drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dignam throws a strike but Temppelikuningas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Temppelikuningas content to stall in guard here.
Dignam looking for subs off his back but Temppelikuningas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dignam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is looking for a sweep. Temppelikuningas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temppelikuningas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dignam's head.
Dignam wants to improve his position but Temppelikuningas is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temppelikuningas tries to pass to full mount but Dignam defends it.
Temppelikuningas is looking to take a break and control but Dignam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dignam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dignam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dignam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen YOU JUST LOST - To ME as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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27
261 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar connects with a body shot.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Briggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Briggs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Briggs.
Briggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Briggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Briggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Briggs throws a body kick that misses.
Briggs throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lesnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Briggs won't allow it.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Briggs is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Briggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Briggs dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Briggs dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Briggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Briggs's guard.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Briggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position.
Briggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Briggs blocks nicely.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Lesnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Briggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesnar has Briggs in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jax Briggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Briggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Briggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Jax Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Lesnar.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Briggs.
Briggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Briggs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Briggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Briggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
That's two 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.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Briggs wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Briggs to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar won't allow Briggs to get back to his feet.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Briggs blocks nicely.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
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.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Briggs's head.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lesnar 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!
Lesnar moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Briggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lesnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Briggs to regain full guard.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Briggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Briggs wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Briggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Briggs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar pulls Briggs in close to prevent any damage.
Briggs wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briggs wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lesnar pulls Briggs in close to prevent any damage.
Briggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Briggs is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Lesnar.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Briggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by Four Year Strong - Find My Way Back. Rich Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone lands the left hand.
Dash staying out of range there.
A jab from Corleone does it's job there.
Corleone thows a body kick. Dash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corleone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corleone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rich Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dash avoids the head kick by Corleone.
Corleone throws a right and a left that Dash avoids nicely.
Corleone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but Dash saw it coming and moves away.
Dash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone jabs Dash right on the nose. Dash blinks but takes it well.
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!
Corleone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dash!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dash is in a horrible position here. Corleone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dash is desperately trying to improve his position but Corleone has a good base and remains in mount.
Corleone landing strikes from the mount and Dash is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dash's face.
Dash is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Corleone prevents Dash from getting the reversal.
Corleone landing strikes from the mount and Dash is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dash wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dash is trying to escape the mount.
Corleone is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dash to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dash shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone tries to control but Dash wriggling away.
Dash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corleone breaks from Dash's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone lands a nice shot to the head.
Dash is rocked!
A big strike lands for Corleone! That's really hurt Dash and he's turned his back - Corleone keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Corleone jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Corleone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonifacio Martial (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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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martial is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martial checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Martial shrugs it off though.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Martial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Martial.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martial will feel that in the morning.
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!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martial's calf.
Martial looks gassed!
Martial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Martial keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martial throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Martial moves out of range easily.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martial lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Martial thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martial's head.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martial is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martial. That did some damage!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martial counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Martial moves out of range easily.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith cracks the inside of Martial's front leg.
Martial sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martial.
Smith digs a good hook to Martial's body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martial crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Martial gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Martial manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Martial stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Martial.
Smith looks to land a combination but Martial avoids it well.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Martial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Martial down.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith cracks Martial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Martial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Martial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martial blocks a head kick by Smith.
Martial throws a head kick that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith cracks a nice hook into Martial's ribs.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Martial takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Martial manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martial blocks a head kick by Smith.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Martial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Martial's leg but Martial calmly moves out of range.
Martial throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is looking to wear down Martial with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Martial takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith catches Martial with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martial takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martial throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Martial misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Jab by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Martial counters with a straight right hand.
Martial's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martial misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a cross.
Martial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Martial moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martial ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martial avoids the head kick by Smith.
Martial tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Martial throws a lazy head kick
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Martial really felt that one!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith connects with a right hand. Martial shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Martial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Martial moved away.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Martial counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martial can do to turn this around?
Martial pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Martial settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Martial digs a good hook to Smith's body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Martial.
Martial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Martial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martial. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith blocks a head kick by Martial.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Martial sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Martial counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Martial moved away.
Martial lands a head kick!
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Martial.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Martial counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Martial sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martial.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martial, right into the meat.
Martial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martial moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Martial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martial throws a lazy head kick
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martial throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martial connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Martial counters with a right hand to the body.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martial throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martial cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martial throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Martial thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martial throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Martial has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Martial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Martial counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
A jab lands there for Martial.
Martial checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martial avoids the head kick by Smith.
Martial lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martial jabs at Smith's body.
Crunch! Martial slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Martial lands a high kick!
Martial lands a right hook to the body.
Martial connects with a solid leg kick.
Martial lands a jab to the nose.
Martial throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Martial to counter with a crisp jab.
Martial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Martial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martial counters with a leg kick.
Martial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonifacio Martial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martial scores with a push kick.
Smith moves out of range as Martial throws a body kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martial throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martial is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick from Martial lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith avoids the head kick by Martial.
Martial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Martial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith moves out of range as Martial strikes.
Martial swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Martial misses with a body kick.
Martial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
letting Martial counter with a right hand.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martial counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martial lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith avoids the head kick by Martial.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Martial moves out of range.
Martial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martial is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Martial moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martial lands a lovely overhand right.
Martial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martial bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martial throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Martial is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonifacio Martial comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass. Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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26
161 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Dubonet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson tries to clinch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Watson tries to clinch there but Dubonet circles away.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubonet dips to his left and cracks Watson with an uppercut!
Watson misses with a combination
and Dubonet counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubonet checks a low kick from Watson.
Dubonet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubonet lands a hook that stumbles Watson back into the cage. Dubonet follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Watson to the canvas! Dubonet pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Watson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Francois Dubonet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobra's entrance music is Rooster. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommie Chong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra shoots in but Chong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cobra shoots in but no luck this time.
Cobra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Cobra persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chong throws out a powerful jab.
Chong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobra shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong sprawls well. He's pushed Cobra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chong is looking to clinch.
Cobra misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Cobra on that attempt.
Chong throws a big shot that misses.
Chong lands the left hand.
Cobra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chong swivels and escapes.
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chong with a nice cross.
Tommie Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chong throws an overhand right that lands on Cobra's shoulder, as Cobra tries to avoid the shot.
Chong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong fails to land with a series of punches.
Chong misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Chong misses the target.
Chong throws out a loose jab but Cobra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Cobra or perhaps it was just good defense by Chong which made him look bad.
Chong clinches.
Cobra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobra keeps control of Chong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chong is trying to force a seperation but Cobra has the dominant position.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Chong holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobra drops back down to his feet.
Cobra fails to pull guard.
Chong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chong pushes Cobra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cobra decides to pull guard.
Cobra pulls Chong in close to prevent any damage.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra has his hands on Chong's head, controlling the position.
Chong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cobra pulls Chong in to control the position.
Cobra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cobra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chong hang on?
Cobra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cobra controlling the position easily from mount.
Cobra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chong is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong is desperately trying to improve his position but Cobra has a good base and remains in mount.
Cobra unloading with bombs!
Chong tries to hold on but Cobra postures up.
Cobra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobra seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chong for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chong tries to hold on but Cobra postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra controlling his opponent.
Cobra avoids the attempt from Chong to control.
Chong is in a horrible position here. Cobra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommie Chong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chong scores with a body shot.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobra fails to land the takedown.
Chong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobra misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Cobra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chong finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobra's head.
Cobra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chong tries to bench press Cobra off him but Cobra keeps the position.
Cobra is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chong tries to improve position but can't.
Cobra happy to just control the position for now.
Chong wants to control but Cobra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong seems a little lost for a moment, as Cobra dominates the positioning.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Cobra.
Chong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chong misses the jab.
Cobra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom.
Chong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobra trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom.
Chong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there.
Cobra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cobra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chong tries to clinch up.
Cobra moves out of range as Chong strikes.
Cobra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cobra won't allow Chong to sweep him here.
Chong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobra controls the pace.
Cobra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cobra trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom.
Chong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobra.
Cobra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chong walks into a straight right hand from Cobra.
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.
Cobra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobra misses with a takedown attempt - Chong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chong is looking to clinch.
Chong throws a one two combo.
It looks like King Cobra has been cut.
Cobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chong duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chong lands a lovely overhand right.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but Cobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobra shoots in but no luck this time.
Chong lands with a shot to the body.
Cobra thows a body shot but no joy.
Cobra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Cobra persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Chong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Cobra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Chong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chong's waist but Chong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobra off to one side.
Cobra looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Chong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cobra blocks a jab.
Chong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chong wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong tries to clinch there but Cobra circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cobra.
Cobra looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Chong misses with a hook. Cobra ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chong scores with a jab. Cobra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Cobra persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chong lands with a hook. Cobra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cobra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cobra's guard! Nice work there by Chong!
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chong trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Chong is looking to stand up but Cobra won't let him.
Chong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chong trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
King Cobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong is fighting to break Cobra's control of his arms but Cobra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobra moves away.
Cobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobra fails with a takedown attempt.
Cobra moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobra shoots in and drives through. Chong sprawls well.
Chong stalks Cobra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cobra's face. Cobra staggers backwards, shaken.
Tommie Chong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chong throws a hook but Cobra avoids it easily.
Cobra ducks under a wild hook from Chong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobra manages to avoid it.
Chong fails to land with a series of punches.
Chong misses with a looping left.
Chong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chong lands with an overhand left.
Chong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chong!
Cobra lands a nice shot to the head.
Cobra breaks from Chong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
King Cobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cobra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cobra content just to control the position here.
Chong is looking to improve his position but Cobra isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cobra 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Cobra.
I think Chong 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 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommie Chong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen "Firestarter" by The Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johny Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Burns!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dada is looking to reverse the position.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada misses with punches from the back.
Burns finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dada is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Dada sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
Dada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Dada eventually gives up the hold.
Dada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns pulls Dada in close to his closed guard and prevents Dada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burns is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dada, into his guard.
Burns advances position into side control!
Dada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dada wants to control but Burns postures up.
Dada is trying to improve his position.
Dada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dada bucks up and tries to throw Burns off but instead Burns has got his back!
Burns looking to hold on to the position here but Dada rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Dada keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dada throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada wants to control but Burns postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dada wants to clinch.
Dada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns moves out of range as Dada strikes.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dada fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Dada was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dada is out of range.
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Dada defends the submission attempt.
Burns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dada!
Dada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burns landing shots from mount.
Burns breaks from Dada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dada is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dada bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Burns and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Trevor Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. The Razors Edge moves away and avoids it.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Razors Edge scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Razors Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but The Razors Edge is out of range.
The Razors Edge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Razors Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
The Razors Edge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Razors Edge misses with a two punch combination.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Razors Edge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Razors Edge slips under a jab from Smith.
Trevor Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
The Razors Edge throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Razors Edge.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Razors Edge checks a leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to chop away at The Razors Edge's legs.
The Razors Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The Razors Edge lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Razors Edge moves out of range of the body kick.
The Razors Edge scores with a hook.
The Razors Edge looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from The Razors Edge.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Razors Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Razors Edge is able to avoid easily.
The Razors Edge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith dodges the punch combination from The Razors Edge.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from The Razors Edge misses its intended target.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith defending well as The Razors Edge loads up on a big left hand.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
The Razors Edge keeps the fight on the outside.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
The Razors Edge misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Razors Edge throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Razors Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is looking to chop away at The Razors Edge's legs.
Smith tries a low kick but The Razors Edge avoids it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
That's four 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.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Razors Edge gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank The Razors Edge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith clinches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Razors Edge avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from The Razors Edge.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
The Razors Edge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Smith.
The Razors Edge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Razors Edge.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but The Razors Edge checks it.
The Razors Edge throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Razors Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Razors Edge throws a one two combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tank The Razors Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Razors Edge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Razors Edge throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Razors Edge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Razors Edge.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Razors Edge thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Razors Edge.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from The Razors Edge misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Razors Edge's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by The Razors Edge - just one landing.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. The Razors Edge moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as The Razors Edge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from The Razors Edge does it's job there.
The Razors Edge blocks a low kick nicely.
The Razors Edge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by The Razors Edge.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Razors Edge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Razors Edge throws out the jab.
No luck for The Razors Edge with that takedown attempt.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - The Razors Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
The Razors Edge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops The Razors Edge in his tracks momentarily.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Razors Edge throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank The Razors Edge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into The Razors Edge's torso.
Trevor Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but The Razors Edge is blocking nicely.
The Razors Edge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Smith.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is working The Razors Edge over against the cage.
The Razors Edge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Razors Edge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is working The Razors Edge over against the cage.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but The Razors Edge blocks it.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith closes the distance but The Razors Edge moves to the side
and The Razors Edge counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tank The Razors Edge has been cut.
The Razors Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith wants to clinch.
The Razors Edge lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping right.
A jab from The Razors Edge misses.
The Razors Edge misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a push kick but The Razors Edge slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
The Razors Edge misses with a straight left.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Razors Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Razors Edge misses with a double jab
and Smith moves into the clinch.
The Razors Edge swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Razors Edge has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Razors Edge's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Razors Edge has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Razors Edge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - The Razors Edge dives into Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but The Razors Edge postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The Razors Edge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The Razors Edge stops Smith from standing up.
The Razors Edge preventing the sweep.
The Razors Edge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Razors Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Razors Edge misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge fails to land the takedown.
The Razors Edge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Razors Edge thows a big elbow that misses.
The Razors Edge throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand up but The Razors Edge is controlling him.
Smith has his feet on The Razors Edge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Razors Edge moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
The Razors Edge lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Razors Edge throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank The Razors Edge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Razors Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
The Razors Edge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Razors Edge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a swing at The Razors Edge's ribcage but misses.
The Razors Edge misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by The Razors Edge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Razors Edge.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Razors Edge.
Smith throws a leg kick
and The Razors Edge counters with a right hand to the body.
The Razors Edge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Razors Edge scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Razors Edge looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
The Razors Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
The Razors Edge throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
The Razors Edge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Razors Edge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
The Razors Edge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Razors Edge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Razors Edge checks it well.
The Razors Edge thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Razors Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from The Razors Edge.
Smith takes a swing at The Razors Edge's ribcage but misses.
The Razors Edge misses with an uppercut.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping right.
The Razors Edge missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge slips a jab from Smith.
The Razors Edge scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Razors Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a body kick but The Razors Edge moved away.
The Razors Edge throws out a powerful jab.
The Razors Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Razors Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The Razors Edge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Razors Edge looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by The Razors Edge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but The Razors Edge moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith slips a straight right by The Razors Edge.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from The Razors Edge misses
and Smith moves into the clinch.
The Razors Edge is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
The Razors Edge managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into The Razors Edge's ribcage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but The Razors Edge avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath The Razors Edge's ribcage. The Razors Edge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tank The Razors Edge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
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!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Razors Edge throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Razors Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Razors Edge throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops The Razors Edge in his tracks momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of The Razors Edge's side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Razors Edge.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Razors Edge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left lands for The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith slips under a jab from The Razors Edge.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Razors Edge's hands.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Razors Edge throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Razors Edge dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Razors Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Razors Edge defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from The Razors Edge.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
The Razors Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. The Razors Edge ducked under it nicely.
The Razors Edge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Razors Edge thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
A lazy left from The Razors Edge finds it's target.
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
The Razors Edge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Razors Edge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Razors Edge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for The Razors Edge on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge misses with a straight left.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Razors Edge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Razors Edge is controlling him.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Razors Edge landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tank The Razors Edge.
I think The Razors Edge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tank The Razors Edge!
Tank The Razors Edge retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Wright!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Alves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Alves scores with a push kick.
Wright looks gassed!
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves scores with a nice body kick.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Alves.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves motions for Wright to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alves wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Brian Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronald Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright blocks a head kick by Alves.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alves wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Alves tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright blocks a head kick by Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright wants to break free but Alves has control.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.
Wright is trying to break free.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Alves feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves. That one must have hurt.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Alves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to break free but Alves has control.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brian Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Wright moves out of range as Alves throws a body kick.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alves wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Brian Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Wright misses with a head kick.
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.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves motions for Wright to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alves wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wright really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Alves tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wright will feel that in the morning.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Alves.
Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wright avoids the head kick by Alves.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alves.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Alves makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wright really felt that one!
A lazy body kick from Alves
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Wright misses.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Wright leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wright throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves blocks a jab.
Wright cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alves slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Alves had his way with Ronald Wright in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alves.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves wants to clinch.
Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
Alves tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Alves.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
Brian Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alves.
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Ronald Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Alves!
Brian Alves retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes into the arena with Slayed blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Filipe !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Filipe misses.
Filipe tries to keep at a distance but Hihnavaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hihnavaara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filipe breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filipe .
Filipe stuns Hihnavaara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hihnavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hihnavaara.
Filipe scores with a punch to the head.
Hihnavaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hihnavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipe .
Filipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hihnavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipe moves away.
Hihnavaara throws a head kick that misses.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Filipe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipe swats away the attempt to clinch by Hihnavaara.
Filipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hihnavaara sprawls well initially but Filipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hihnavaara is defending against the submission attempts here by Filipe .
Filipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is controlling Filipe 's trapped leg to prevent Filipe from advancing to side control.
Filipe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Filipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filipe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hihnavaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Filipe wants to free his trapped foot but Hihnavaara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hihnavaara gets back to full guard.
Hihnavaara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hihnavaara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Filipe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hihnavaara is trying to control the position but Filipe postures up.
Filipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hihnavaara looking to control.
Filipe throwing strikes but missing.
Filipe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hihnavaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filipe has managed to get both his arms back between Hihnavaara's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Filipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hihnavaara has his foot on Filipe 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filipe works his way back into a safe position though.
Filipe stopping the sweep attempt from Hihnavaara.
Filipe distracts Hihnavaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filipe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe landing with the ground and pound.
Hihnavaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hihnavaara is tightening it up a little... Filipe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Filipe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Filipe taps out! nice BJJ there by Hihnavaara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksi Hihnavaara!
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