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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Brunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hukka Blues. Matt Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Brunk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brunk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murdock scores with a body shot.
Murdock takes a swing at Brunk's ribcage but misses.
Murdock connects with a body shot.
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!
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brunk tries to clinch up.
Brunk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunk is rocked!
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Brunk is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Brunk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murdock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunk seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunk looks gassed!
Brunk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murdock prevents it.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Brunk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock lands a body punch.
Brunk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murdock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
Murdock drops Brunk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brunk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murdock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brunk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murdock is unloading with more strikes now! Brunk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Murdock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Necro Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Necro Butcher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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268 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Necro Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Butcher checks it well.
Butcher drops his hands momentarily and Nogueira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Necro Butcher has been cut.
Butcher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Nogueira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Nogueira postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Nogueira passes Butcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Butcher defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira lands with a punch from half guard.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Butcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nogueira working Butcher over with strikes.
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nogueira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nogueira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Butcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nogueira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogueira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nogueira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Nogueira lands a big elbow.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
Nogueira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher taking shots to the head.
Nogueira landing punches.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Butcher is staying in there.
Nogueira lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Butcher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butcher swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nogueira with a couple of short strikes.
Necro Butcher's cut is getting worse.
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!
Nogueira trying to control but Butcher is having none of it.
Butcher taking shots to the head.
Butcher is rocked!
Jeez, Necro Butcher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Necro Butcher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey comes to the cage accompanied by When the man comes around - Johnny Cash. Jim Carrey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Francis's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Francis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrey forces Francis back against the cage and clinches.
Carrey can't get the takedown.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Carrey.
Carrey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Francis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francis circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrey is defended easily by Francis.
Francis fails to land the takedown.
Carrey throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carrey moves into the clinch successfully.
Carrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Francis blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carrey wants a takedown.
Francis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carrey pinned against the cage. Carrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown. Carrey tries to sprawl out of it but Francis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Francis was covering up waiting for the punch and Carrey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Francis looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Francis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrey has Francis in his guard.
Carrey has his foot on Francis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francis works his way back into a safe position though.
Francis won't allow Carrey to sweep him here.
Francis trying to control but Carrey is working from the bottom.
Carrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Francis!
Francis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrey has isolated one of Francis's arms. Francis looking to fight him off but Carrey twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Carrey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigue Francouer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Slayton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigue Francouer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Slayton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Francouer with that takedown attempt.
Francouer walks into a stiff left hand from Slayton.
Francouer misses with a low kick as Slayton jumps back.
Francouer tries to land a front kick but Slayton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slayton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Rodrigue Francouer has been cut.
Francouer misses with a kick to the body.
Slayton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francouer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slayton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slayton lands a jab to the head.
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!
Slayton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slayton duly obliges.
Francouer is rocked!
Slayton connects with a nice cross there... Francouer is looking wobbly and Slayton recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Francouer to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Slayton jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Slayton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Guerrero!
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, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Norris scores with a four punch combination!
Guerrero closes the distance and clinches.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guerrero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Norris has Guerrero pushed against the cage.
Guerrero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Norris has Guerrero pushed against the cage.
Norris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guerrero walks away with a smile on his face. Norris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guerrero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the cage. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leon Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
Guerrero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Guerrero won't allow it.
Norris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guerrero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris tries to break free but Guerrero pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guerrero's brow.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Norris looks gassed!
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Guerrero has the dominant position.
Guerrero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guerrero scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Guerrero landing knees to the head.
Guerrero tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerrero working Norris over with knees to the body.
Guerrero stalling the fight.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.
Guerrero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrero working Norris over with knees to the body.
Guerrero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norris's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guerrero lands a knee to the body.
Guerrero lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Norris tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerrero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guerrero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerrero lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Norris to work.
Guerrero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Guerrero is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Guerrero is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerrero.
Guerrero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Norris.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guerrero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guerrero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guerrero walks away with a smile on his face. Norris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guerrero clinches but Norris breaks the clinch
and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guerrero lands a nice knee to the body.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Norris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guerrero up against the cage.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerrero avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Norris avoiding damage as Guerrero throws knees to the body.
Norris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerrero avoids it.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guerrero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guerrero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrero landing knees to the body.
Norris can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris fails to pull guard.
Guerrero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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 Leon Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guerrero wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerrero thinking.
Guerrero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris lands with a straight right. Guerrero didn't see that one coming.
Guerrero closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guerrero clinches but Norris breaks the clinch
and Norris counters by clinching up.
Guerrero scores with a knee to the head.
Guerrero working Norris over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Norris to work.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guerrero has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
Norris instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Guerrero shrugs off.
Guerrero with a knee to the head.
Guerrero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.
Norris avoiding damage as Guerrero throws knees to the body.
Guerrero has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norris has Guerrero pressed against the cage.
Norris wants to break free but Guerrero has control.
Norris tries to pull guard but Guerrero holds him up against the cage and eventually Norris drops back down to his feet.
Norris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerrero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norris just leaning against Guerrero, taking a breather.
Guerrero lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Guerrero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerrero lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guerrero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norris jumps guard and drags Guerrero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but instead Norris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Norris lands a couple of digs.
Norris distracts Guerrero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but instead Norris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Norris cracks Guerrero with a solid left hand.
Norris cracks Guerrero with a solid left hand.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Norris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guerrero's guard.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Norris's head to control him but Norris postures up.
Norris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guerrero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guerrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leon Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
so Norris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerrero tries to clinch up
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Guerrero landing knees to the head.
Guerrero tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norris avoiding damage as Guerrero throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Guerrero is controlling him.
Guerrero missing with knees to the body.
Guerrero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris tries for a takedown but Guerrero manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Guerrero.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerrero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guerrero misses with a knee strike.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris tries to circle away but Guerrero has him pinned against the cage.
Norris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leon Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
Guerrero dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Guerrero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guerrero working Norris over with knees to the body.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norris stalling in the clinch.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerrero tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norris tries to pull guard but Guerrero holds him up against the cage and eventually Norris drops back down to his feet.
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.
Guerrero connects with a knee to the head.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris fails to pull guard.
Guerrero lands a knee to the body.
Norris tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerrero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norris decides to pull guard.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but instead Norris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Norris passes Guerrero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guerrero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris.
Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guerrero taking some punishment here, with Norris in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norris.
Guerrero is not content to let Norris control the position.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norris.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris thuds his right hand into Guerrero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guerrero wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guerrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norris landing with the ground and pound.
Guerrero trying to control the position.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brawl Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Fibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fibbs's choice of entrance music: What is Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brawl Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Fibbs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer looks to land a left hand but Fibbs moved out of range nicely.
Leer connects with a single shot there.
Brawl Leer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leer takes a swing at Fibbs's ribcage but misses.
Fibbs has closed the distance and engaged Leer in a clinch.
Leer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fibbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Fibbs.
Fibbs blocks an uppercut.
Fibbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fibbs lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fibbs.
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as Fibbs controls the action.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
Leer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leer is trying to force a seperation but Fibbs has the dominant position.
Fibbs scores with a hook to the body.
Leer has a couple of punches blocked by Fibbs.
Leer misses with some punches.
Fibbs manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Fibbs.
Leer digs a good body shot into Fibbs's ribs.
Fibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leer tries to keep at a distance but Fibbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fibbs pushes Leer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leer working aggressively here.
Fibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fibbs lands an elbow that stopped Leer in his tracks for a moment.
Fibbs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leer's efforts to push away.
Fibbs lands a nice knee to the body.
Leer is breathing heavily.
Fibbs lands a left hand.
Leer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fibbs.
Fibbs lands a nice elbow.
Leer has a couple of punches blocked by Fibbs.
Leer has a couple of punches blocked by Fibbs.
Fibbs blocks a body shot from Leer.
A body shot lands from Fibbs.
Fibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leer as he jumps to the side.
Fibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Leer looks to land a left hand but Fibbs moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer throws a jab when Fibbs was well out of range.
Fibbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fibbs tries to clinch but Leer is having none of it.
A punch combination from Leer misses.
Fibbs moves away from the strike by Leer.
Fibbs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Franklin Fibbs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leer cracks a nice hook into Fibbs's ribs.
Fibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leer.
Fibbs tries to clinch there but Leer circles away.
Leer lands a nice shot to the body.
Fibbs moves in looking to clinch but Leer pushes him off.
Leer throws an overhand right that lands on Fibbs's shoulder, as Fibbs tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fibbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fibbs has managed to clinch.
Fibbs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leer uses from the top position.
Leer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fibbs working a defensive guard here.
Fibbs is looking for a triangle but Leer pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fibbs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leer is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fibbs has his foot on Leer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leer works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Fibbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Fibbs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fibbs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leer prevents the takedown attempt.
Fibbs lands a nice shot to the body.
Leer wants to get back to striking at distance but Fibbs won't allow it.
Leer has a couple of punches blocked by Fibbs.
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as Fibbs controls the action.
Fibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leer avoids it.
Leer tries to break free but Fibbs pushes him back against the cage.
Leer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fibbs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fibbs blocks a body shot from Leer.
Leer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fibbs misses with an elbow over the top.
Fibbs stalling the fight.
Leer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fibbs has Leer pressed against the cage, preventing Leer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fibbs decides to pull guard.
Fibbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fibbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leer defends it easily.
Fibbs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fibbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fibbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fibbs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brawl Leer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Fibbs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leer looks to throw the jab but Fibbs is out of range.
Leer lands a body shot.
Leer misses with a straight right.
Fibbs misses with a body kick.
Fibbs tries to clinch but Leer moves out of range.
Fibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Leer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leer connects with a right hand. Fibbs shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer avoids a kick to the body.
Fibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fibbs slips a jab and a cross from Leer.
Leer throws a hook to the side of Fibbs's head but Fibbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Leer misses the target.
Leer throws a hook but Fibbs avoids it easily.
Leer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fibbs.
Fibbs slips a jab from Leer.
Leer throws a hook but Fibbs avoids it easily.
Leer throws the left hand but Fibbs avoids the punch easily.
Leer sizes up Fibbs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fibbs tries to clinch but Leer moves out of range.
Franklin Fibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fibbs doesn't seem bothered though.
Fibbs tries to bum rush Leer with a series of wild strikes but Leer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leer lands a jab.
Leer misses with a few strikes there.
Leer lands a nice shot to the body.
Fibbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leer.
Fibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fibbs.
Fibbs lands an elbow inside.
Leer stops a takedown attempt from Fibbs.
Fibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Leer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibbs.
Fibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Leer avoids the damage to the body.
Fibbs blocks an uppercut.
Fibbs lands an elbow that stopped Leer in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Fibbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fibbs has Leer pushed against the cage.
Fibbs landing knees to the body.
Leer tries to work over Fibbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibbs.
Fibbs wants a takedown.
Fibbs lands a nice elbow.
Fibbs lands an elbow just above Leer 's eye.
Fibbs lands a damaging elbow.
Fibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fibbs lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leer.
Leer misses with some punches.
Fibbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fibbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fibbs has his foot on Leer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leer works his way back into a safe position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fibbs is looking for a triangle but Leer pushes his legs off easily.
Fibbs looking for a guillotine here but Leer defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brawl Leer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brawl Leer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mohhamed khamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasa Sladkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with mohhamed khamal's chin.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mohhamed khamal!
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, Sasa Sladkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
khamal shoots for a takedown but Sladkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sladkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
khamal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
khamal slips a nice elbow through Sladkov's hands, connecting with Sladkov's forehead.
khamal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sladkov!
khamal lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
khamal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sladkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sladkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
khamal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sladkov wants to hold on but khamal pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
khamal cracks Sladkov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
khamal is landing with some decent strikes but Sladkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
khamal punishing his opponent with strikes.
khamal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
khamal wants to control the pace but Sladkov is squirming around nicely.
Sladkov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
khamal misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sladkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
khamal throws some wild stikes that Sladkov manages to avoid easily.
khamal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sladkov?
khamal looking to ground and pound but Sladkov is blocking nicely.
khamal looking to control but Sladkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
khamal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sladkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with khamal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
khamal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sladkov's face.
khamal landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov taking shots to the head.
khamal landing strikes from the mount.
khamal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sladkov is looking to escape.
khamal landing punches.
khamal thowing shots but they're missing.
khamal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
khamal lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Sladkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
khamal throwing strikes here but Sladkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sladkov avoids a series of strikes thrown by khamal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sladkov tries to reverse the position but khamal maintains control.
Sladkov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sladkov, under a barage of strikes from khamal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mohhamed khamal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sladkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from khamal.
Sladkov dances in with a quick combination. khamal is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sladkov snaps khamal's head back. khamal stumbles backwards against the cage. Sladkov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with khamal's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. khamal just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasa Sladkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flen Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hayden varney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hayden varney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flen Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hayden varney!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
varney blocks a jab.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
varney tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Lewis.
varney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis sizes up varney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flen Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from varney.
Lewis throws a body punch but varney moves out of range.
Lewis throws the left hand but varney avoids the punch easily.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but varney moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
varney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
varney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
varney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Flen Lewis has been cut.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
varney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis scores with the left hand. varney knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis swings for the body but varney moves out of range.
varney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from varney.
varney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with varney, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
varney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
varney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
varney has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
varney tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Flen Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hayden varney.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
varney looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
varney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on varney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt varney or not.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on varney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of varney's head.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Lewis.
varney is rocked!
Lewis dips a shoulder and cracks varney with a mighty uppercut! varney falls back against the cage and Lewis unloads with a barrage of strikes! varney is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lewis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flen Lewis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EL PABLO ERNESTO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EL PABLO ERNESTO!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ERNESTO shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belanger defends it nicely.
Belanger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belanger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ERNESTO.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger tries to sprawl but ERNESTO drives through with a takedown into half guard.
ERNESTO not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belanger is refusing to be controlled, as ERNESTO sits in half guard.
ERNESTO wants to pass the guard but Belanger is defending well.
Belanger is staying active underneath ERNESTO, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ERNESTO prevents Belanger from standing back up.
ERNESTO seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Belanger trying to control but ERNESTO postures up.
Belanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ERNESTO takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belanger lands a right hook to the body.
Belanger scores with a punch to the head.
ERNESTO takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belanger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ERNESTO drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ERNESTO throws a strike but Belanger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belanger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ERNESTO is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belanger stops ERNESTO from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ERNESTO not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Belanger is pushing down on ERNESTO's leg trying to pass to half guard. ERNESTO is fighting to maintain full guard but Belanger has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ERNESTO wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but EL PABLO ERNESTO will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ERNESTO takes one to the chin there.
Belanger lands a really nice looking cross but ERNESTO seems unphased.
ERNESTO takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belanger connects with a looping right hand.
ERNESTO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belanger throws a shot to the body.
ERNESTO moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
ERNESTO takes one to the chin there.
Belanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belanger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belanger lands a jab to the nose.
ERNESTO is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belanger.
ERNESTO misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ERNESTO takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mike Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belanger lands with a nice combination. ERNESTO backs away looking to recover.
Belanger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ERNESTO takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belanger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belanger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ERNESTO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belanger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Belanger.
Belanger lands a lovely overhand right.
Belanger sizes up ERNESTO with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belanger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Belanger. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ERNESTO misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ERNESTO has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belanger finds it's way round the side to connect with ERNESTO's head.
Belanger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belanger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belanger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ERNESTO takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ERNESTO shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL PABLO ERNESTO.
Nice shot by Belanger.
Belanger works ERNESTO's body with a nice hook.
ERNESTO is breathing heavily.
ERNESTO takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belanger lands a nice shot to the body.
ERNESTO has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ERNESTO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Belanger lands.
ERNESTO closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ERNESTO tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ERNESTO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belanger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belanger lands an overhand right.
Belanger lands a nice hook to ERNESTO's body. ERNESTO takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ERNESTO on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belanger lands with a straight right. ERNESTO didn't see that one coming.
Belanger lands with a hook. ERNESTO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belanger scores with a nice right hand.
Belanger throws a shot to the body.
ERNESTO tries to move into range but Belanger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ERNESTO with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belanger to score with a decent uppercut.
Belanger scores with a crisp jab that stopped ERNESTO in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger with a jab.
Belanger lands with a good body shot.
EL PABLO ERNESTO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belanger dips to his left and cracks ERNESTO with an uppercut!
Belanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Belanger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belanger.
Belanger lands a jab to the nose.
Belanger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belanger cracks a nice hook into ERNESTO's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Belanger lands.
ERNESTO tries to move into range but Belanger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belanger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belanger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belanger, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Belanger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Belanger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belanger lands with a right hand.
Belanger scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger scores with a sloppy right hand. ERNESTO should have avoided that one.
Belanger scores with a punch to the head.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger connects with a jab.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of ERNESTO 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belanger lands a jab to ERNESTO's midsection.
ERNESTO walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belanger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ERNESTO takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belanger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ERNESTO looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ERNESTO thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ERNESTO takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belanger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ERNESTO's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ERNESTO's back!
Belanger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure ERNESTO doesn't escape.
ERNESTO is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
ERNESTO is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Belanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belanger avoiding ERNESTO 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy ERNESTO right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Belanger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belanger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Belanger!
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