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RRFC Fight Night 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris George (ranked 6143 p4p, 25718 weight class) and Matty Fernandez (ranked 465 p4p, 590 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matty Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
George tightens his grip and picks Fernandez up, before dumping him to the ground. Fernandez manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
George is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George 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.
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
Fernandez looks winded!
George wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him!
George lands a big elbow.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
George trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George raining down hammerfists from mount.
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that round.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGeorge.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George breaks the clinch.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but George bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and George counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
George postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from George there.
George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold.
George escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fernandez forces George back against the cage and clinches.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Fernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fernandez did well to prevent George getting side control.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fernandez.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but George has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez has George up against the cage in a clinch.
George has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fernandez is trying to keep an underhook but George manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fernandez pushes George off but George dives into side control.
Fernandez looking for a sweep but George has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chris George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George moves to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to escape the position.
George is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fernandez is defending well though. George let's go of the attempt for now.
George is hanging on to Fernandez's back as he tries to escape.
Fernandez looking very determined here, making life difficult for George.
Fernandez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if George gets his way!
George controlling well, preventing Fernandez from escaping the position.
Fernandez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to stick to Fernandez's back but Fernandez is turning into George. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in George's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fernandez.
George is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has George in his guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him!
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George is really struggling to control Fernandez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, George cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well.
George landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez can't escape the position.
George postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.
George wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George landing shots from mount.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
George landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George!
In his post fight interview, Chris George started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 3804 p4p, 3491 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 487 p4p, 457 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Berwick moves away and avoids it.
Berwick throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses the body punch
and Berwick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Berwick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Berwick needs to keep his hands up - Averescu had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berwick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Berwick.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Berwick misses.
A big right from Averescu misses.
As Averescu backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Averescu manages to avoid it all.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Berwick counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berwick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Averescu.
Averescu misses with a left hand
letting Berwick counter with a right hand.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Berwick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berwick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berwick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Berwick ducks down to avoid it.
Berwick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with a three punch combo that has Averescu backing up. Averescu nods at Berwick to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Berwick counters with a huge right that knocks Averescu out cold! Berwick is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 6744 p4p, 25674 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 257 p4p, 287 weight class). Fujinuma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Yooooooooo. Wade Wilson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinuma fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fujinuma dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujinuma defends it easily.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujinuma has gone for a leg lock! Wilson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fujinuma's guard.
Fujinuma is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Fujinuma has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wilson doesn't defend quickly enough and Fujinuma has managed to lock this one up! Can Wilson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fujinuma on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hajimaro Fujinuma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Woody (ranked 1954 p4p, 3845 weight class) and Leonard Hamtilon (ranked 254 p4p, 462 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hamtilon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamtilon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woody to the ground. Hamtilon is now in Woody's guard.
Hamtilon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hamtilon throws a big right hand that misses.
Woody wants to stand and escape but Hamtilon is having none of it.
Hamtilon wants to stand but Woody has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woody wants to stand up but Hamtilon is controlling him.
Hamtilon trying to control the position from guard on top but Woody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Woody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamtilon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamtilon wants to control from the top but Woody keeps moving.
Woody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamtilon trying to control but Woody is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamtilon keeps the fight on the outside.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Woody thuds a left hand into Hamtilon's body.
Hamtilon tries for a takedown but Woody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamtilon is just out of range.
Woody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamtilon was well out of range. Poor timing from Woody.
Hamtilon with the counter takedown but Woody avoids it easily.
Hamtilon dives in for a single leg takedown but Woody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benny Woody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woody throws a body punch but Hamtilon moves out of range.
Hamtilon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamtilon manages to avoid it.
Woody is looking to wear down Hamtilon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamtilon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woody tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hamtilon is in Woody's guard.
Hamtilon is looking to work some ground and pound but Woody has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamtilon is stalling in the full guard.
Woody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamtilon wants to control from the top but Woody keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hamtilon preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamtilon.
Hamtilon takes one on the button.
Woody tries to bum rush Hamtilon with a series of wild strikes but Hamtilon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamtilon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woody's waist but Woody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamtilon off to one side.
Benny Woody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hamtilon.
Woody clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Woody.
Hamtilon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamtilon jumps guard but Woody turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamtilon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woody stops a takedown attempt from Hamtilon.
Hamtilon looks winded!
Hamtilon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Woody smiles and moves away.
Woody swings for the body but Hamtilon moves out of range.
Hamtilon moves in looking to clinch but Woody pushes him off.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Hamtilon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Woody has managed to clinch.
Woody is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hamtilon is defending well.
Woody tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Woody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hamtilon has Woody pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hamtilon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Woody tumbling to the mat - Hamtilon dives into Woody's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woody scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Woody dominated that round.
That's time! Woody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamtilon ducks under a wild hook from Woody.
Woody sets himself, and Hamtilon steps forward looking for the clinch! Woody avoids it this time.
Hamtilon shoots in for a takedown but Woody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamtilon slips under a jab from Woody.
Hamtilon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woody defends well and Hamtilon ends up having to push Woody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Woody works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamtilon can do to turn this around?
Hamtilon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamtilon shoots in for a takedown but Woody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny Woody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hamtilon.
Hamtilon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woody throws a body punch but Hamtilon moves out of range.
Hamtilon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamtilon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamtilon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamtilon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woody keeps the fight on the outside.
Woody takes a swing at Hamtilon's ribcage but misses.
Hamtilon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody stuns Hamtilon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamtilon is breathing heavily.
Hamtilon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woody dives in and scores a takedown into Hamtilon's guard.
Woody wants to control from the top but Hamtilon keeps moving.
Hamtilon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woody stands and throws Hamtilon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hamtilon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woody lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Woody cracks Hamtilon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Woody immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hamtilon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Woody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Woody!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Targaryen (ranked 4552 p4p, 7366 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 396 p4p, 523 weight class). Targaryen's entrance music is boom. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
Targaryen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kent.
Targaryen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Targaryen misses with a right hand
and Kent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Targaryen lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Targaryen missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kent connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Targaryen scrambles back to his feet.
Targaryen throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily.
Kent throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Targaryen scores with a hook.
Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Kent releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Targaryens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Targaryen slips a jab from Kent.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Targaryen sends Kent crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Targaryen is motioning to the referee to let Kent up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Kent is rocked!
Targaryen pounces like a tiger and cracks Kent with a vicious hook! Kent is down but not out! Targaryen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Targaryen!
Jon Targaryen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Errol Jitani (ranked 3396 p4p, 25856 weight class) and Jack Field (ranked 375 p4p, 656 weight class). Jitani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Last Dragon. This should be fireworks!
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165
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162
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Errol Jitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Field!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jitani.
Field stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jitani.
Jitani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jitani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Field's sensitive parts.
Jitani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Jitani.
Field throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Field misses
and Jitani counters with an outside leg kick.
Field throws a sloppy head kick and Jitani moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field misses with a takedown
and Jitani counters with a body kick.
Field misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jitani lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jitani thinks about countering with a body kick.
Field tries for a takedown but Jitani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Field looks winded!
Field swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jitani lands the left hand.
Jitani lands with a cross.
Field shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jitani counters with a good low kick that Field was not able to check.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Field.
Jitani connects with a solid leg kick.
Jitani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Errol Jitani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Field is rocked!
Jitani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Field is still on wobbly legs! Can Jitani finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitani ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Field out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Errol Jitani!
An out of breath Errol Jitani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Tiggs (ranked 5398 p4p, 3923 weight class) and Shane Palumbo (ranked 502 p4p, 408 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Tiggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Palumbo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palumbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palumbo shoots in but Tiggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiggs slips a jab and a cross from Palumbo.
Palumbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Palumbo defending well as Tiggs loads up on a big left hand.
Palumbo is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Palumbo misses.
Palumbo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiggs tries to avoid it but Palumbo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiggs to the ground. Tiggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palumbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palumbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiggs throws a hook to the side of Palumbo's head but Palumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palumbo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palumbo.
It looks like Shane Palumbo has been cut.
Palumbo drops Tiggs with a left right combo! Palumbo follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Lance Tiggs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiggs is trying to buck Palumbo off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palumbo stands up and beckons Tiggs to his feet.
Palumbo throws the left hand but Tiggs avoids the punch easily.
Palumbo tries to bum rush Tiggs with a series of wild strikes but Tiggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palumbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palumbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palumbo or not.
Palumbo looks winded!
Tiggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palumbo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Palumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palumbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiggs has double underhooks.
Palumbo has had enough of the clinch but Tiggs keeps him there for the moment.
Palumbo tries to break free but Tiggs pushes him back against the cage.
Tiggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palumbo's efforts to push away.
Palumbo is trying to push Tiggs away but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palumbo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palumbo.
Palumbo blocking some punches.
Palumbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage.
Palumbo blocks a body shot from Tiggs.
Tiggs throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs lands with a left to the head.
Tiggs lands with a light punch inside.
Tiggs prevents Palumbo from breaking the clinch.
Tiggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Palumbo tries to break the clinch but Tiggs is controlling the position.
Tiggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palumbo.
Tiggs working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Palumbo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palumbo blocks an uppercut.
Tiggs throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Palumbo is trying to push Tiggs away but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palumbo blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tiggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palumbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palumbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo with a nice cross.
Tiggs slips under a jab.
Palumbo throws a lazy right hand but Tiggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palumbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiggs throws a jab when Palumbo was well out of range.
Lance Tiggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palumbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Tiggs backs off Palumbo throws a huge counter combo but Tiggs manages to avoid it all.
Palumbo throws a series of punches but Tiggs moves out of range.
Tiggs throws a hook but Palumbo blocks it.
Tiggs closes the distance and clinches.
Tiggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiggs misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiggs.
Tiggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palumbo.
Palumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo is trying to break the clinch but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tiggs.
Palumbo is trying to push Tiggs away but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palumbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiggs has double underhooks.
Palumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palumbo backwards.
Palumbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiggs cracks Palumbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shane Palumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiggs rushes Palumbo and presses him up against the cage.
Palumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palumbo can't break the clinch.
Tiggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo is trying to push Tiggs away but Tiggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Palumbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palumbo is trying to break free.
Tiggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palumbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Lance Tiggs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tiggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shane Palumbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palumbo on the side of the head.
Tiggs slips a jab and a cross from Palumbo.
Palumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palumbo moves away from the strike by Tiggs.
Tiggs slips under a jab from Palumbo.
Tiggs lands a head shot.
Tiggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Shane Palumbo's cut even more.
Shane Palumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palumbo looks to land a combination but Tiggs avoids it well.
Tiggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palumbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiggs tries to clinch but Palumbo is having none of it.
Tiggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Palumbo.
Palumbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiggs.
Palumbo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiggs back to the cage. Palumbo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiggs clobbers Palumbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiggs loads up on a big right hand but Palumbo slips the punch.
Tiggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palumbo in his tracks.
Tiggs connects with a crisp jab.
Palumbo is rocked!
The cut above Shane Palumbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiggs cracks Palumbo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Palumbo falls backwards against the cage. Tiggs follows up with more strikes that drop Palumbo to his knees. Tiggs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Palumbo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Tiggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Tiggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 2957 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Max Henderson (ranked 294 p4p, 271 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rand might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
155
4 - 3 - 0 |
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26
150
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Rand.
Rand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rand's head.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rand. Rand obviously looking to wear him down.
Rand lands with a right hand.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Rand is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Henderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Rand misses.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rand.
Rand moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Rand misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Rand throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rand counters with a body kick.
Rand slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Rand thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Henderson throws a combination. Rand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Rand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Rand throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Rand.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Rand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rand throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Rand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a body kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rand misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson tries to move into range but Rand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Rand looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Rand is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Rand lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Rand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rand tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Max Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rand scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson slips a straight right by Rand.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Rand throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
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!
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rand backs up against the cage.
Rand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Rand scores with a decent looking hook.
Rand jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rand.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Rand misses
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rand misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Rand. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson takes a swing at Rand's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rand misses the target.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rand looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Rand.
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Rand.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a head kick but Rand moves out of range.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rand to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Rand tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rand misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rand avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws a head kick that half lands.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rand.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson tries to bum rush Rand with a series of wild strikes but Rand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rand tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson walks into a jab.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Rand coming out on top.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Rand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Henderson catches Rand right on the button with a cross.
Rand works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Rand staying out of range there.
Rand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rand tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rand slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Rand.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Rand saw that one coming.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
Rand misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
Rand lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rand misses the target.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rand tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rand, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 1517 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Marv Nemera (ranked 197 p4p, 147 weight class). Neil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - In the end. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Nemera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neil misses with a looping left.
Neil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Neil looks to land a combination but Nemera avoids it well.
Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
Nemera throws a lazy uppercut
and Neil counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick lands for Neil.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil looks for the body kick but Nemera saw that one coming.
Nemera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neil to the mat! Neil manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemera wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.
Nemera stops Neil from standing up.
Nemera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nemera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil wants to get back to his feet but Nemera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nemera trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom.
Nemera controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neil misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Nemera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Nemera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neil.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neil is looking to slow Nemera down with leg kicks.
Nemera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nemera's head backwards.
Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Nemera's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemera with a nice cross.
It looks like Luke Neil has been cut.
Nemera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
A right-left combo lands from Neil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Neil. Nemera shrugs it off though.
Neil leaves Nemera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neil misses with an uppercut.
Nemera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
Nemera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neil avoids the body shot from Nemera.
Neil stuffs the takedown attempt from Nemera. Nemera gets slowly back to his feet.
Neil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luke Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Nemera lands a glancing blow to the side of Neil's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Neil misses the target.
Neil lands a leg kick that knocks Nemera off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nemera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Nemera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemera connects with a body shot that sends Neil's belly button to the back.
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nemera on the side of the head.
Nemera throws a poor cross that misses
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Nemera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Neil.
Neil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Nemera's head back.
A left and a right from Neil both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil cracks Nemera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neil feints and then cracks Nemera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nemera down.
Nemera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nemera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nemera throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Nemera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nemera takes a step back to recover.
Nemera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neil throws a wild body kick that Nemera sees coming a mile off.
Nemera tries to land a front kick but Neil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neil tries to land a leg kick but Nemera saw it coming and moves away.
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nemeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nemera throws a big counter head kick but Neil avoids it with no problem.
Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nemera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nemera swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Neil.
Neil stuns Nemera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nemera slips under a jab.
Nemera with the counter takedown but Neil avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Neil. No joy for Nemera on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nemera darts in looking for a takedown but Neil gets double underhooks and turns Nemera into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nemera checks a leg kick.
Nemera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nemera on the side of the head.
Nemera closes the distance and clinches up with Neil, looking for a takedown. Nemera pushes Neil against the cage but Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nemera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Neil.
Nemera has a takedown stuffed.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.
Nice body kick there by Neil.
Neil connects with an inside leg kick.
Neil throws a right and a left that Nemera avoids nicely.
Nemera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nemera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Neil.
Neil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neil scores with a nice head shot.
Neil misses with a body shot.
Nemera feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Nemera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemera.
Nemera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away.
Nemera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neil!
Nemera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neil defends well and Nemera ends up having to push Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nemera is breathing heavily.
Nemera fails with the takedown
letting Neil counter with a right hand.
Neil cracks Nemera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Neil.
Neil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nemera shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Neil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neil misses with a double jab.
Nemera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nemera can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away.
Nemera misses with a shot to the body
and Neil counters with a thumping low kick.
Neil connects with a solid leg kick.
Neil feints and then cracks Nemera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nemera down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neil throws a leg kick but Nemera moved away.
Nemera ducks right into an uppercut from Neil.
Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neil but Neil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nemera dodges the punch combination from Neil.
Neil lands a body shot.
That kick from Neil tenderised Nemera's leg. Nemera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neil avoids the body shot from Nemera.
Neil throws a right hand that Nemera ducks under and follows up with a left that Nemera also avoids with ease.
Neil misses with a body kick.
Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Nemera off the cage and back into range.
Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Neil finds it's target.
Neil stuffs the takedown attempt from Nemera. Nemera gets slowly back to his feet.
Neil's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Neil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nemera.
A jab from Neil finds it's way through Nemera's defenses.
Luke Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemera walks into a stiff left hand from Neil.
Neil throws a body kick that misses.
Neil connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Neil.
Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Nemera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nemera momentarily.
Neil with a jab.
Nemera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil lands an overhand right.
Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nemera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil throws a body punch but Nemera moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neil enables Nemera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Neil has his feet on Nemera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nemera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Neil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Neil.
Nemera tries to move into range but Neil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nemera throws a wild body kick that Neil sees coming a mile off.
Neil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Neil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemera.
Nemera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.
Nemera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neil throws a combination. Nemera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neil throws a wild body kick that Nemera sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemera shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nemera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neil works Nemera's body with a nice hook.
Nemera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nemera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neil lands a jab to Nemera's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neil is looking to slow Nemera down with leg kicks.
Nemera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nemera takes one to the chin there.
Nemera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nemera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Neil.
Neil misses with a low kick.
Nemera misses with a left hand
and Neil counters with a left to the body.
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neil lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil looks to land a right hand but Nemera moved out of range.
Nemera shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nemera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neil avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil looks to land a combination. Nemera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Nemera. Those never looked like landing.
Neil cracks Nemera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nemera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Neil lands.
Nemera slips under a jab from Neil.
It seemed like Nemera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neil.
Neil cracks Nemera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nemera's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Neil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera throws a right and a left that Neil avoids nicely.
Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Neil.
Nemera slips under a jab.
Nemera throws an overhand right that lands on Neil's shoulder, as Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neil sprawls well. Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nemera gets slowly back to his feet.
Nemera goes for a double leg but Neil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neil continues to drive forward.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nemera.
Nemera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neil swivels and escapes.
Nemera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neil can pounce on him.
Neil slaps away a takedown attempt from Nemera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil tests Nemera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Neil moves away from the strike by Nemera.
A nice leg kick from Neil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neil tries to land a front kick but Nemera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nemera with a poor takedown
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neil lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Nemera.
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neil scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marv Nemera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemera with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Neil!
A victorious Luke Neil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 725 p4p, 2111 weight class) and Chief Zapata (ranked 112 p4p, 290 weight class). Chief Zapata acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Lban.
Lban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Lban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zapata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapata thinking.
Lban digs a good hook to Zapata's body.
Zapata wants to clinch
and Lban counters with a nice uppercut.
Lban lands a nice shot that snaps Zapata's head back.
Lban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zapata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lban misses with a body shot.
Lban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata misses with a lunging right hand
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata forces Lban back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lban struggles to land a body shot inside as Zapata controls his hands.
Lban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lban manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lban. That snapped Zapata's head back.
Lban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
An attempted straight right counter from Lban misses the target.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lban.
Lban lands with an uppercut that bounces Zapata off the cage and back into range.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chief Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lban. Lban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zapata misses with a straight left.
Lban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zapata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lban throws a right hand that Zapata ducks under and follows up with a left that Zapata also avoids with ease.
Lban slips a straight right by Zapata.
Lban lands a jab to Zapata's midsection.
Zapata moves into the clinch successfully.
Lban taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lban tries a body shot but Zapata blocks it.
Zapata blocks a body shot from Lban.
Lban can't find room to land a body shot as Zapata controls the action.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lban lands a body shot.
Lban effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Lban - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lban has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lban.
Lban is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lban.
Lban softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Lban breaks the clinch.
Zapata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garaile Lban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
It looks like Garaile Lban has been cut.
Lban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Lban misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Lban's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapata cracks Lban with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lban falls to his knees and Zapata doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Zapata!
Chief Zapata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Garaile Lban had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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