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QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Night Fright (ranked 4805 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Ricardo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Night Fright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Johnson.
Fright gets a clinch.
Fright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fright stalls.
The referee calls for Fright to work.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Fright stalling against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fright is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Fright tries to clinch up.
Fright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fright takes one on the button.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fright moves away.
Fright tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson lunges at Fright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fright's hand.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fright.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Fright seems unphased.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Fright darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fright's head backwards.
Fright tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fright tries to clinch up.
Fright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Fright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fright rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fright moves into the clinch.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fright tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Fright's legs - danger averted.
Fright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is sitting in close to Fright's body. Fright has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Night Fright!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon Jones Ii (ranked 4424 p4p, 4646 weight class) and Nikolas Conner (ranked 252 p4p, 263 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lil Jon Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolas Conner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Ii.
Conner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Conner darts in trying to clinch
and Jones Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones Ii working Conner over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Conner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones Ii 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.
Conner taking a bit of punishment here - Jones Ii scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Ii is staying tight to Conner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones Ii has an Americana. Conner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones Ii is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones Ii hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lil Jon Jones Ii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Blackwater (ranked 4193 p4p, 4540 weight class) and Ruan Zousa (ranked 241 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruan Zousa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Zousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zousa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwater is trying to defend but Zousa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zousa is looking for a kimura here.
Blackwater tries to roll over but Zousa keeps him under control.
Zousa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zousa working Blackwater over with strikes.
Zousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwater pushes Zousa off looking to stand but Zousa dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zousa connects with a nice short shot to Blackwater's temple.
Zousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackwater trying to control here.
Zousa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zousa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackwater!
Zousa trying to control but Blackwater is having none of it.
Zousa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zousa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zousa extends the arm and Blackwater is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruan Zousa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Wilkins (ranked 4517 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Him Iamhimmm (ranked 255 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamhimmm has chosen crazy story as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Him Iamhimmm!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Iamhimmm or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkins, which made it look bad.
Iamhimmm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkins circles away.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Iamhimmm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Iamhimmm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkins circles away.
Iamhimmm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilkins can pounce on him.
Byron Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iamhimmm.
Iamhimmm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iamhimmm ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a leg kick that knocks Iamhimmm off balance momentarily.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Iamhimmm clinches up against the cage.
Wilkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Iamhimmm won't allow it.
Iamhimmm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilkins's efforts to push away.
Wilkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iamhimmm lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Iamhimmm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iamhimmm manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins is looking to slow Iamhimmm down with leg kicks.
Wilkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iamhimmm swinging wildly here.
Wilkins lands a front kick.
Iamhimmm drives through and clinches with Wilkins against the cage.
Iamhimmm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iamhimmm breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.
Byron Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iamhimmm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkins misses with a head kick.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Iamhimmm moves into the clinch.
Iamhimmm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iamhimmm looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Iamhimmm stalling the fight.
Iamhimmm receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Iamhimmm controls his hands.
Iamhimmm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilkins up against the cage.
Iamhimmm lands a body shot.
Wilkins is trying to force a seperation but Iamhimmm has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Iamhimmm won't allow it.
Iamhimmm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilkins uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Wilkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.
Iamhimmm has managed to clinch.
Iamhimmm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkins after a bit of a struggle.
Iamhimmm is pushing Wilkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilkins can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm slows down the pace here.
Iamhimmm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamhimmm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Iamhimmm darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets double underhooks and turns Iamhimmm into the cage.
Wilkins swings for the body but Iamhimmm moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Iamhimmm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Byron Wilkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkins is looking to land body kicks.
Iamhimmm moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iamhimmm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iamhimmm wants to counter with a clinch but Wilkins pushes him away.
Wilkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byron Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iamhimmm clinches up against the cage.
Iamhimmm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iamhimmm shoots in and drives through. Wilkins sprawls well.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
Wilkins scores with a leg kick.
Iamhimmm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkins defends well and Iamhimmm ends up having to push Wilkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iamhimmm can do to turn this around?
Iamhimmm avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iamhimmm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkins tries to avoid it but Iamhimmm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkins to the ground. Wilkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilkins throws a looping overhand right but Iamhimmm ducks down to avoid it.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
Iamhimmm has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iamhimmm is trying to drag Wilkins to the mat but Wilkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iamhimmm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iamhimmm.
Iamhimmm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkins is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iamhimmm is looking for a takedown.
Iamhimmm jumps guard.
Iamhimmm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkins is one step ahead there.
Iamhimmm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins wants to control but Iamhimmm is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Wilkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Iamhimmm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iamhimmm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilkins thuds his shin into the meat of Iamhimmm's side.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to land a front kick but Iamhimmm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iamhimmm moves into range and clinches up with Wilkins.
Iamhimmm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
Wilkins wants to break free but Iamhimmm has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm slowing the pace effectively.
Iamhimmm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iamhimmm keeps control of Wilkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilkins tries to break free but Iamhimmm pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is pressed up against the cage. Iamhimmm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkins down to the mat. Wilkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.
Wilkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iamhimmm feints and as Wilkins raises his hands in defense, Iamhimmm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iamhimmm gets to his feet - Wilkins follows without any prompting.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
Iamhimmm 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.
Iamhimmm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Iamhimmm misses with a body kick.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iamhimmm shoots for a takedown but Wilkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Iamhimmm moves out of range as Wilkins throws a body kick.
Wilkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iamhimmm throws a head kick that Wilkins semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iamhimmm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iamhimmm jumps guard but Wilkins stands there with Iamhimmm around his waist. Iamhimmm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iamhimmm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iamhimmm breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a body kick.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iamhimmm has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
Iamhimmm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Wilkins.
Iamhimmm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkins is fending him off so far but Iamhimmm persists. Nope, Wilkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Iamhimmm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iamhimmm.
Wilkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Iamhimmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iamhimmm somewhat.
As Iamhimmm looks to move away, Wilkins throws a big counter combo but Iamhimmm just gets out of the way.
Wilkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iamhimmm misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick from Wilkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Wilkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!
Byron Wilkins wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Him Iamhimmm stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bro f that come outside and catch this glock'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huan Wan (ranked 4195 p4p, 2893 weight class) and Maurice Kampf (ranked 0 p4p, 186 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huan Wan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Kampf!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wan tries to circle away but Kampf has him pinned against the cage.
Kampf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kampf jumps into guard, dragging Wan to the mat.
Kampf working for a triangle but Wan defends it easily.
Kampf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan wants to stand but Kampf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kampf is working an open guard so Wan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wan digs a good hook to Kampf's body.
Wan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kampf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
Kampf tries to land a front kick but Wan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wan connects with the punch.
Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wan counter with a right hand.
Kampf darts in looking for a takedown but Wan gets double underhooks and turns Kampf into the cage.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.
Wan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wan throws a leg kick
and Kampf counters with a left and a right that stings Wan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf moves out of range.
Wan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Wan.
Kampf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wan defends well and Kampf ends up having to push Wan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kampf tries to clinch but Wan moves out of range.
Wan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kampf.
Wan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kampf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wan slaps away a takedown attempt from Kampf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huan Wan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wan lands with a good body shot.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kampf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut.
Wan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kampf throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan throws a wild body kick that Kampf sees coming a mile off.
Wan throws a nice looking combination but Kampf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Wan blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut.
Kampf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampf avoids the head kick by Wan.
Wan throws a head kick but Kampf moves out of range.
Kampf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wan tries to avoid it but Kampf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wan to the ground. Wan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kampf can do to turn this around?
Kampf tries to close the distance and clinch but Wan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kampf with a poor takedown
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan throws a combination. Kampf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampf misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad.
As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Wan.
Maurice Kampf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kampf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wan throws a push kick but Kampf slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kampf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kampf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kampf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huan Wan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wan scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampf doesn't manage to clinch there - Wan circles away.
Kampf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wan's waist but Wan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kampf off to one side.
It looked like Wan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kampf.
Kampf is looking to chop away at Wan's legs.
Kampf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huan Wan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampf blocks a low kick nicely.
Kampf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wan.
Wan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wan connects with the punch.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampf checks a leg kick nicely.
Kampf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wan counters with a straight right hand.
Kampf throws a wild body kick that Wan sees coming a mile off.
Wan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kampf moves into the clinch.
Kampf breaks from the clinch.
Kampf closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kampf dives in and scores a takedown into Wan's guard.
Kampf throws a big right hand that misses.
Kampf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kampf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan is looking to stand up but Kampf isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kampf cracks Wan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kampf decides to stand back up.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kampf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wan throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kampf.
It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.
Kampf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kampf throws a combination that misses
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Wan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kampf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wan is fending him off so far but Kampf persists. Nope, Wan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kampf backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kampf. Kampf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wan looks to land a combination but Kampf avoids it well.
Kampf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampf shoots in for a takedown but Wan shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kampf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kampf scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad.
Kampf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kampf tries for a takedown but Wan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wan jabs at Kampf's body.
Kampf blocks a low kick nicely.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wan throws a sloppy head kick and Kampf moves out of range easily.
Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampf drops his hands momentarily and Wan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampf feints a counter leg kick.
Maurice Kampf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampf.
And Kampf tries to counter it with a takedown but Wan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Wan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wan, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Schwinn (ranked 4719 p4p, 4499 weight class) and Makhi Snow (ranked 266 p4p, 254 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Schwinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makhi Snow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwinn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Schwinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwinn throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwinn's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Schwinn has a closed guard, preventing Snow from standing up.
Schwinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Schwinn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schwinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwinn tries to get out of the position.
Snow is looking to stand up but Schwinn won't let him.
Schwinn seems keen to control Snow's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snow slips a jab from Schwinn.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwinn's sensitive parts.
Schwinn avoids a kick to the body.
Makhi Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwinn moves away.
Snow throws a right hand that Schwinn ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwinn also avoids with ease.
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Snow.
Schwinn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwinn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Schwinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow throws a combination. Schwinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schwinn takes a kick to the side of the head.
 Schwinn is rocked!
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily.
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to break free but Schwinn pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwinn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a head kick!
Oh Schwinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Schwinn seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schwinn looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Snow throws a series of punches but Schwinn avoids them all with ease.
Schwinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snow wants it to stay on the feet.
Makhi Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snow.
Schwinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a head kick that Schwinn semi-blocks.
Schwinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwinn darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow is trying to push Schwinn away but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Schwinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow connects with a crisp jab.
Schwinn closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
Schwinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Schwinn.
Schwinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Schwinn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snow after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schwinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwinn has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwinn misses with an elbow strike.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwinn drops back down to his feet.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow lands a high kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow can't break the clinch.
Schwinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwinn fails to pull guard.
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Schwinn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snow eats them both and turns towards Schwinn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snow lands with a kick to the temple. Schwinn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schwinn goes for a double leg but Snow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snow continues to drive forward.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Schwinn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow connects with a high kick.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow lands a big head kick that sends Schwinn tumbling to the mat! Snow takes a step backwards and waves Schwinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schwinn clinches.
Schwinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Schwinn. Schwinn maintains the clinch.
Schwinn decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makhi Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwinn has managed to clinch.
Schwinn is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow wants to break free but Schwinn has control.
Come on Schwinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Snow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwinn prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to circle away but Schwinn has him pinned against the cage.
Snow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schwinn.
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schwinn. That did some damage!
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.
Schwinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Schwinn keeps him there for the moment.
Schwinn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow avoiding damage as Schwinn throws knees to the body.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow misses with the combination.
Schwinn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow connects with the punch.
Schwinn throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Schwinn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Schwinn down.
Schwinn throws a lazy head kick
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwinn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwinn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow lands a brutal head kick. Schwinn looks out on his feet and Snow throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Makhi Snow!
A victorious Makhi Snow 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vargas Buck (ranked 4390 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Finnegan Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 259 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vargas Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finnegan Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buck moves out of range as Chapman strikes.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Buck moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Nice shot lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a nice head shot.
Chapman throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Chapman misses with a body shot.
Chapman stuns Buck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buck lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck misses with a body shot.
Buck jabs Chapman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buck. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Buck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck jabs at Chapman's body.
Buck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buck scores with a body shot.
Chapman thuds his right hand into Buck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chapman drives through and clinches with Buck against the cage.
Chapman missing with knees to the body.
Chapman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buck is defending well for now.
Chapman pushes Buck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck being controlled against the cage.
Chapman misses with a knee strike.
Chapman prevents a body shot from Buck.
Buck swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck cracks Chapman with a nice body shot.
Chapman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman blocks a body shot from Buck.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapman misses with a knee to the head.
Buck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman looking to throw knees to the head but Buck is blocking nicely.
Chapman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buck presses Chapman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Chapman.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck cracks Chapman with a nice body shot.
Buck lands a body punch.
Chapman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chapman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman with a knee to the head.
Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the head but Buck blocks with his arms.
Buck is working Chapman over against the cage.
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck throws a head punch that misses.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buck.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buck avoids it.
Chapman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chapman keeps control of Buck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chapman tries to work over Buck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buck breaks the clinch.
Chapman looks to land a right hand but Buck moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chapman.
Chapman throws a solid leg kick but Buck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chapman.
Buck scores with a jab. Chapman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chapman throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buck connects with a looping right hand.
Chapman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buck's head backwards.
Chapman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chapman walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
Jab by Buck.
 Chapman is rocked!
Buck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Buck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck cracks Chapman with a hook to the temple - Chapman is on wobbly legs here! Buck swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chapman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Buck wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vargas Buck!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Cherry (ranked 4196 p4p, 2890 weight class) and DeVonde Swain (ranked 242 p4p, 185 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeVonde Swain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swain swivels and escapes.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain clinches up with Cherry and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cherry pulls guard effortlessly.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cherry won't allow Swain to get back to his feet.
Cherry trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cherry manages to pass to side control.
Swain is trying to stand back up but Cherry is controlling him
Cherry controlling the action here.
Swain is trying to control but Cherry passes into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Cherry prevents Swain from escaping the position.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swain keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cherry decides to stand back up. Cherry steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Swain tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Dave Cherry has been cut.
Cherry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swain tries to avoid it but Cherry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swain to the ground. Swain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cherry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cherry checks a leg kick.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Swain dives in for a single leg takedown but Cherry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cherry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Cherry as Swain shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swain, as that shot connected.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain avoids the head kick by Cherry.
Good leg kick by Swain.
Cherry shoots in but Swain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swain lands a jab to Cherry's midsection.
Cherry walks into a left hand.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain rushes Cherry and presses him up against the cage.
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Swain misses with the combination.
Swain takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swain uses from the top position.
Swain trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Swain wants to stand but Cherry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cherry is looking to clinch.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Swain, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Swain against the cage but Swain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cherry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swain tries to counter with a clinch but Cherry shakes him off and moves away.
Swain misses with a low kick as Cherry jumps back.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cherry is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Cherry circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain leaves Cherry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain connects with a single shot there.
DeVonde Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain works Cherry's body with a nice hook.
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
Swain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cherry smiles and moves away.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry stuffs the takedown.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cherry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cherry shoots in for a double leg but Swain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry sets himself, and Swain steps forward looking for the clinch! Cherry avoids it this time.
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cherry as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swain.
Dave Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain misses with a combination
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swain.
Swain looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain breaks the clinch.
Swain lands a jab.
Swain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cherry drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
Cherry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cherry under the eye.
Cherry is rocked!
Cherry tries to get into range but Swain steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cherry! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Swain scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeVonde Swain!
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