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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harland Sanders!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Sanders tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws a nice head kick!
Fuller misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuller.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuller throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
Sanders swinging wilding here.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sanders looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fuller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sanders is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fuller lets go of the hold and Sanders can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Fuller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stump Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Julio Fontana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Stump Morbid!
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, Julio Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Fontana or perhaps it was just good defense by Morbid which made him look bad.
Morbid feints and as Fontana raises his hands in defense, Morbid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morbid pushing down on Fontana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morbid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fontana wants to improve his position but Morbid is controlling well.
Morbid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fontana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morbid lands with a punch from half guard.
Morbid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morbid drops an elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
Fontana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morbid.
Morbid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fontana defending well though.
Morbid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morbid is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbid is looking to advance position but Fontana won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontana is trying to get back to full guard.
Morbid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fontana defending well though.
Fontana actively working from the bottom here.
Fontana is defending against the submission attempts here by Morbid.
Fontana wants to get back to full guard.
Morbid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morbid wants to pass to mount but Fontana is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fontana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morbid counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fontana!
Morbid is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid working Fontana over with strikes here.
Morbid connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morbid working the ground and pound effectively.
Morbid dominating with strikes here.
Morbid cracks Fontana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morbid landing shots from mount.
Fontana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morbid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fontana defends it well.
Fontana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morbid.
Morbid trying to pass the guard but Fontana defending well.
Morbid is looking for a kimura but Fontana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morbid to get the leverage.
Morbid uses his free foot to push down on Fontana's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fontana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbid scoring with strikes but Fontana is staying in there.
Morbid with good strikes from the mount here!
Fontana is rocked!
Morbid lands a big shot to the head and Fontana winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stump Morbid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Dover!
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, Syd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pepper is looking to improve his position.
Pepper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dover's back!
Dover is trying to get back to his feet but Pepper has full control of the position and if anything, Dover has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pepper biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dover trying to control the position but Pepper manages to sink in the hooks.
Dover trying to get back to his feet but Pepper is in full control for now.
Pepper not allowing Dover to control his hands.
Dover has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dover tries to escape but Pepper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dover fending off the submission attempt from Pepper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper working for the choke.
Pepper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dover is defending well though. Pepper let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Dover right now.
Let's hope that Pepper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dover holding both Pepper 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good control from Pepper.
Dover has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dover is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pepper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover wants to escape the position.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover trying to control the hands but Pepper breaks the grip.
Pepper is hanging on to Dover's back as he tries to escape.
Dover trying to control the hands but Pepper breaks the grip.
Dover is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pepper.
Dover rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper wants to pass to mount but Dover is defending the position.
Pepper slows the pace down in half guard.
Pepper stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pepper shoots in and bounces Dover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pepper wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
Dover manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dover controlling his opponent.
Dover seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
Dover working Pepper over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syd Pepper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pepper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dover counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Pepper is trying to keep Dover in close.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Dover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pepper working a defensive guard here.
Dover pushing down on Pepper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dover in particular looking to stall.
Pepper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
Dover is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pepper is squirming around, avoiding Dover's attempts to control the action.
Pepper is breathing heavily.
Pepper tries to lock up and control but Dover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dover looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dover is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pepper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Dover has a good base and remains in mount.
Dover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pepper wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pepper is looking to improve his position but Dover isn't that keen on the idea.
Dover punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pepper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pepper is trying to control Dover's posture but Dover avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dover stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dover feints and as Pepper raises his hands in defense, Dover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pepper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dover connects with a decent elbow.
Dover trying to control the position but Pepper is working away.
Dover controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dover stands up.
Pepper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover seems to be working for a kimura but Pepper defends the submission attempt.
Pepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dover's back!
Pepper is not going to allow Dover to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pepper's guard. Nice work there by Dover.
Pepper has his hands on Dover's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Pepper shoots and misses
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pepper is controlling Dover's trapped leg to prevent Dover from advancing to side control.
Dover looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pepper is looking to improve his position.
Pepper is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Dover looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Pepper's head.
Dover is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover stands up from half guard.
Dover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pepper counters with a takedown into side control.
Dover trying to remain calm as Pepper controls from the top position.
Dover is pushing Pepper's head away, looking to escape. Pepper manages to hold on to the position though.
Dover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pepper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dover is holding on to half guard well.
Dover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dover looking to control.
Dover striking from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover controls Pepper momentarily but Pepper frees himself.
Dover is looking to stand up but Pepper isn't so interested in that idea.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pepper manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dover stays in close to Pepper's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pepper is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pepper preventing the sweep.
Dover looking for a guillotine here but Pepper defends easily.
Pepper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pepper is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dover is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pepper is keeping the position for now.
Dover wanted to stand there but Pepper had control of the position.
Dover passes Pepper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dover is tying to control. Pepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dover in particular looking to stall.
Pepper tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Pepper wants to control but Dover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Dover.
I think Dover 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Blaatand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaatand's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood. Matt Claremont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Blaatand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaatand shoots for a takedown but Claremont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claremont clinches.
Claremont keeps control of Blaatand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaatand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaatand tries to break the clinch but Claremont is controlling the position.
Blaatand wants to get back to striking at distance but Claremont won't allow it.
Blaatand wants to break free but Claremont has control.
Claremont can't get the takedown.
Blaatand is trying to stall.
Blaatand pulls guard effortlessly.
Blaatand wants to sweep here but Claremont controlling him for the moment.
Blaatand keeping moving, preventing Claremont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaatand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaatand looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claremont puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Claremont is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Claremont manages to move to mount!
Blaatand is in a horrible position here. Claremont smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blaatand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Claremont with shots to the head and body - Blaatand looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaatand is looking to get to half guard.
Claremont dominating with strikes here.
Claremont manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blaatand to take his back!
Claremont has Blaatand flattened out and is raining down punches.
Blaatand is taking damage to the body and head.
Claremont doesn't have the hooks in and Blaatand manages to turn into his guard.
Claremont has his foot on Blaatand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaatand works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claremont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blaatand throwing strikes from guard but Claremont blocks nicely.
Blaatand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaatand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaatand lands a couple of digs.
Claremont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blaatand is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blaatand thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Claremont takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaatand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaatand misses with a hook.
Claremont moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claremont decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont keeping moving, preventing Blaatand from controlling successfully.
Blaatand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaatand is in close to Claremont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaatand preventing the sweep.
Claremont manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Claremont looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claremont looks gassed!
Blaatand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claremont is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blaatand has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Claremont trying to control but Blaatand is having none of it.
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.
Blaatand is looking to get to half guard.
Claremont throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blaatand because Claremont loaded up on that one.
Blaatand is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaatand bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaatand lands a couple of elbows.
Blaatand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Claremont dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Claremont misses with a takedown attempt - Blaatand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaatand shoots in for a double leg but Claremont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claremont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaatand connects with a single shot there.
Blaatand scores with a takedown into Claremont's guard.
Blaatand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claremont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaatand is one step ahead there.
Blaatand connects with a couple of short punches.
Blaatand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaatand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand pushes down on Claremont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claremont is breathing heavily.
Claremont taking some punishment here, with Blaatand in his half guard.
Claremont looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaatand lands a nice short elbow.
Blaatand drops an elbow to the side of Claremont's head.
Blaatand content to control rather than advance.
Claremont wants to improve his position but Blaatand is controlling well.
Blaatand winds up and cracks Claremont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blaatand missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claremont is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Blaatand pulls his head out easily.
Claremont gets back to full guard.
Claremont manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Claremont takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blaatand is working to get back to half guard.
Blaatand wants to control but Claremont is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont cracks Blaatand with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blaatand tries to hold on but Claremont postures up.
Claremont jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blaatand manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blaatand tries to improve position but can't.
Claremont looks up at the clock and then as Blaatand takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Claremont smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blaatand gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blaatand works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blaatand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claremont is one step ahead there.
Matt Claremont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claremont stays in close to Blaatand's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claremont trying to control but Blaatand is working from the bottom.
Blaatand has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Claremont has passed into side control.
Claremont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaatand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blaatand taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blaatand manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaatand manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Blaatand dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blaatand scores a takedown into full mount!
Blaatand 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.
Claremont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaatand working Claremont over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Blaatand.
Blaatand landing punches.
Blaatand landing shots from mount.
Blaatand is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Claremont can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Claremont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaatand fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blaatand fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Claremont is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont is looking to improve his position but Blaatand isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaatand landing strikes, looking to finish!
Claremont gets back to half guard.
Claremont wants to get back to full guard.
Blaatand passes to side control.
Claremont tries to buck Blaatand off but Blaatand is having none of it.
Claremont regains half guard.
Blaatand takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaatand stops Claremont from getting back to his feet.
Blaatand is thwarting Claremont's attempts to control the position.
Blaatand is pressing down on Claremont's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claremont is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand working the head and body with strikes.
Claremont wants to control but Blaatand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blaatand is keen to just control but Claremont is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Claremont showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaatand.
Blaatand shoots in but no luck this time.
Claremont gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaatand regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand 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.
Blaatand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claremont manages to get himself to full guard.
Blaatand works over Claremont with some ground and pound from guard.
Blaatand landing with the ground and pound.
Blaatand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claremont is keeping the position for now.
Claremont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaatand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaatand is in close to Claremont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaatand wants to control from the top but Claremont keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claremont can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaatand controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaatand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Claremont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaatand stands and throws Claremont's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blaatand working the head and body with strikes.
Claremont can't do much from the bottom here.
Claremont takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blaatand landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaatand wants to control but Claremont is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Blaatand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blaatand 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Blaatand!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Raty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Raty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joonas Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niemi pinned against the cage. Niemi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raty shoots in looking for a takedown. Niemi tries to sprawl out of it but Raty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niemi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Niemi moves in looking to clinch but Raty pushes him off.
Raty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raty keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Raty with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Raty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Niemi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raty wants to finish this one by submission but Niemi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Raty.
Niemi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Raty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Niemi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Niemi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Raty has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raty is breathing heavily.
Raty doesn't have the hooks in and Niemi manages to turn into his guard.
Niemi wants to stand and escape but instead Raty has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Niemi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi wants to clinch but Raty slips to the side
and Raty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Niemi throws a strike from the bottom but Raty passes into side control!
Niemi is trying to improve his position.
Niemi is not content to let Raty control the position.
Niemi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Niemi is pressing down on Raty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi lands some strikes from the bottom.
Niemi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Niemi wants to stand up but Raty is controlling him.
Raty wants to control from the top but Niemi keeps moving.
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.
Raty looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Niemi clinches up with Raty and pushes him back against the cage.
Raty tries to pull guard but Niemi won't allow it.
Niemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niemi tries to clinch but Raty moves away
and Raty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raty.
Niemi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi keeping moving, preventing Raty from controlling successfully.
Niemi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Raty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Niemi has his takedown stuffed
and Raty counters with a single leg into guard. Niemi didn't expect that.
Niemi wants to stand up but Raty is controlling him.
Raty wants to control from the top but Niemi keeps moving.
Seppo Raty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raty preventing the sweep.
Niemi keeping moving, preventing Raty from controlling successfully.
Niemi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Niemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemi keeping full guard, as Raty tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Niemi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Niemi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Niemi!
Raty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niemi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raty is looking to get back to his feet here but Niemi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Raty's back.
Niemi controlling well, preventing Raty from escaping the position.
Niemi not allowing Raty to control his hands.
Raty breaks Niemi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Niemi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Raty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niemi's waist but Niemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raty off to one side.
Raty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niemi but Niemi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raty feints and as Niemi raises his hands in defense, Raty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niemi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raty, into his guard.
Raty throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raty trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niemi has an active guard here but Raty has managed to pass into half guard.
Raty stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Raty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Raty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niemi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raty trying to control the action but Niemi is working from the bottom.
Raty is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Raty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niemi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raty content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Raty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niemi throws a nice looking combination but Raty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niemi looks to land a combination but Raty avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Niemi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Niemi.
Raty has his takedown stuffed
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Niemi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raty.
Raty trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raty preventing the sweep.
Niemi wants to stand up but Raty is controlling him.
Raty trying to control but Niemi is working from the bottom.
Raty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niemi parries the strikes from Raty easily there. Raty is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niemi to escape.
Niemi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Niemi's legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niemi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raty wants to control from the top but Niemi keeps moving.
Raty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Niemi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Niemi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Niemi!
Raty is looking for a sweep.
Raty sneaks back into half guard.
Raty is pressing down on Niemi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raty is looking for a triangle but Niemi pushes his legs off easily.
Raty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niemi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niemi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raty passes the guard and advances to mount!
Niemi is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi is trying to stand but he's just given Raty his back.
Niemi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raty looking for the RNC.
Niemi is keeping busy.
Joonas Niemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niemi is trying to stand back up.
Niemi turns into Raty and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Raty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Raty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawg comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
206 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cam Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroud but Stroud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawg shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroud tries to sprawl out of it but Dawg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stroud checks the leg kick.
Dawg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dawg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud knocks Dawg to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Dawg is rocked!
It looks like Jim Dawg has been cut.
Stroud gets to mount! Dawg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oh Dawg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroud is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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!
Dawg shoots in but Stroud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawg seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick by Dawg misses
and Stroud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stroud with a knee to the head.
Stroud landing knees to the body.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud scores with a knee to the head.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawg misses with a takedown
and Stroud counters with a crisp right that sends Dawg to the canvas! Stroud follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Stroud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espinoza comes into the arena with James Brown- The Big Payback blaring out of the sound system. Ricardo Espinoza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza thows a body shot but no joy.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Espinoza. Espinoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Espinoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene wants to clinch up but Espinoza keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Espinoza shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Espinoza.
It looks like James Greene has been cut.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Espinoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espinoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Espinoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene is looking to clinch but Espinoza is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to clinch up but Espinoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Espinoza fails to land the takedown.
Espinoza shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Espinoza.
Greene tries a knee to the head but Espinoza blocks it.
Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Espinoza shrugs off.
Greene trying to land knees to the body.
Greene lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Espinoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene avoiding damage.
Espinoza avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the cage.
Espinoza tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Espinoza drops back down to his feet.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene lands a nice knee to the body.
Espinoza managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Greene missing with knees to the body.
Greene lands a knee to the head.
Greene connects with a knee to the head.
Greene lands an elbow just above Espinoza 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene landing knees to the body.
Greene lands a nice knee to the body.
Espinoza managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Espinoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Greene's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greene defending well as Espinoza loads up on a big left hand.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene tries to clinch there but Espinoza circles away.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Espinoza circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Espinoza pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Espinoza on that attempt.
Ricardo Espinoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espinoza thows a body shot but no joy.
Espinoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Greene tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espinoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Espinoza lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Espinoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Espinoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Espinoza works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Espinoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Espinoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Greene's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene rushes Espinoza and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Greene.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene misses with some punches.
Greene using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greene with a knee to the head.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Espinoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Greene.
Greene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene with a knee to the head.
Greene throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Espinoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espinoza avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Greene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top.
Espinoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espinoza pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Espinoza is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Espinoza's brow.
Espinoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Espinoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greene pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Espinoza's brow.
Greene scores with a knee to the head.
Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espinoza blocks an uppercut.
Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greene is pressed up against the cage. Espinoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greene down to the mat. Greene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Espinoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Espinoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene tries to clinch up but Espinoza circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Espinoza circles away.
Espinoza misses with a body shot.
Greene tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is looking to clinch but Espinoza is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justice Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Cling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cling has chosen Indistructable as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justice Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Cling!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Cling is trying to get back to his feet.
Cling is looking to reverse the position.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cling is trying to buck Evans off.
Cling tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cling to see if he's OK.
Cling wants to get back to his feet but Evans drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Evans crashes against the mat.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Cling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Evans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Cling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Evans working away.
Cling is being controlled here.
Cling is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Evans! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cling has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justice Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Yudovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JT Money is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JT Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Yudovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yudovich connects with a jab.
Money looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yudovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yudovich misses with a wild body shot.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yudovich thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yudovich. That snapped Money's head back.
Money is rocked!
It looks like JT Money has been cut.
Yudovich throws an overhand right that has Money reeling! Yudovich follows up with a more punches and Money is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Yudovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cockpunch Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Dragonov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cockpunch Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a straight right. Dragonov didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Sergei Dragonov has been cut.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dragonov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragonov fails to take his opponent's back.
Dragonov goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Dragonov is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is in close to Dragonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones stays in close to Dragonov's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Dragonov's brow.
Dragonov is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Dragonov is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dragonov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Dragonov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Dragonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dragonov down.
Dragonov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dragonov manages to get back to half guard.
Dragonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dragonov looking for submissions off his back.
Dragonov wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragonov looks gassed!
Dragonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dragonov right on the button. Dragonov goes down! Jones follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jones gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cockpunch Jones!
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