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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercedes Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey LeBraun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBraun has chosen City After Dark as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mercedes Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey LeBraun!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz tries for a takedown but LeBraun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBraun scores with a jab to the body.
LeBraun tries to bum rush Benz with a series of wild strikes but Benz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benz throws a head kick that misses.
LeBraun throws a jab when Benz was well out of range.
LeBraun throws an overhand right that lands on Benz's shoulder, as Benz tries to avoid the shot.
Benz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBraun just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBraun looks gassed!
LeBraun misses with an uppercut.
Benz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeBraun is defending against the submission attempts here by Benz.
LeBraun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benz moves nicely into side control.
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.
LeBraun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. LeBraun looks calm but he's in trouble here. Benz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. LeBraun is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Benz lets go of the hold and LeBraun can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mercedes Benz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czeslaw Pendrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarkko Rock!
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, Czeslaw Pendrak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendrak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pendrak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Pendrak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pendrak stalling.
Pendrak prevents Rock from improving his position.
Pendrak is looking to advance position but Rock won't allow it.
Pendrak is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Pendrak 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.
Pendrak tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it.
Rock pushes Pendrak off looking to stand but Pendrak dives back in and keeps control.
Pendrak is pressing down on Rock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rock is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendrak looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Pendrak swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Pendrak pushes Rock away with a front kick.
Pendrak moves into the clinch.
Pendrak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pendrak breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pendrak has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Rock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rock. No joy for Pendrak on that attempt.
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pendrak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pendrak prevents Rock from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendrak slips a nice elbow through Rock's hands, connecting with Rock's forehead.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pendrak is working away from the top position though.
Pendrak controlling the action here.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Pendrak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rock controls his leg.
Pendrak looks gassed!
Pendrak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendrak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pendrak wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Pendrak controlling the action here.
Rock wants to control but Pendrak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pendrak thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.
Pendrak stalling.
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.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pendrak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pendrak's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock not allowing Pendrak to control his hands.
Despite being in the dominant position, Czeslaw Pendrak just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pendrak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pendrak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
Pendrak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pendrak trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czeslaw Pendrak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendrak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pendrak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pendrak in particular looking to stall.
Pendrak is looking to advance position but Rock won't allow it.
Pendrak content to control rather than advance.
Pendrak is pressing down on Rock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rock is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pendrak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendrak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pendrak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendrak shoots in but no luck this time.
Rock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pendrak trying to control the position.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendrak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pendrak 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendrak working a defensive guard here.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Pendrak lands a decent shot there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Pendrak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pendrak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pendrak lands a big elbow.
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendrak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pendrak with the ground and pound from mount.
Pendrak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Pendrak.
Pendrak lands a nice shot to the head.
Pendrak controlling the pace for now.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Pendrak's attempts to control the action.
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.
Pendrak controlling the pace for now.
Rock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pendrak controlling from the full mount.
Pendrak avoids the attempt from Rock to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czeslaw Pendrak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pendrak.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pendrak.
Rock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pendrak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pendrak working the body and head with strikes.
Rock is looking to reverse the position.
Pendrak controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendrak scoring with punches and elbows.
Pendrak taking a breather here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Czeslaw Pendrak just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendrak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rock is not content to let Pendrak control the position.
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock pushes Pendrak off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendrak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pendrak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rock's guard.
Pendrak slips nicely into half guard.
Rock won't allow Pendrak to pass to mount.
Pendrak moves nicely into side control.
Pendrak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pendrak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Pendrak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock is not content to let Pendrak control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock seems a little lost for a moment, as Pendrak dominates the positioning.
Pendrak tries to move to mount but Rock blocks the move with his legs.
Pendrak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Rock prevents Pendrak from improving position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pendrak shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Pendrak moves out of range easily.
Rock closes the distance but Pendrak moves to the side
and Pendrak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rock!
Pendrak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pendrak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rock is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czeslaw Pendrak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pendrak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czeslaw Pendrak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Davydenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Davydenko!
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, Cash Money!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Money.
Davydenko is looking to slow Money down with leg kicks.
Davydenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Cash Money has been cut.
Davydenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davydenko.
Money looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Davydenko.
Davydenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davydenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davydenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davydenko thumps Money with a low kick.
Davydenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davydenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davydenko cracks the inside of Money's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davydenko!
Davydenko lands with a kick to the temple. Money shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Money showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davydenko.
Davydenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davydenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davydenko throws a leg kick which misses Money's front leg but catches the back leg as Money tries to avoid it.
Davydenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Money takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Money chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davydenko can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Davydenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Money's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davydenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Davydenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davydenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Money.
An inside leg kick lands from Davydenko.
Davydenko connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davydenko, right into the meat.
Davydenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Money's head.
That has opened up Cash Money's cut even more.
Davydenko throws a series of strikes that have Money backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davydenko sizes up Money with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davydenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davydenko misses with a two punch combination.
Davydenko lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Davydenko both land. Nice combination.
Davydenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Davydenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The cut above Cash Money's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Davydenko scores with a push kick.
Davydenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Davydenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko misses with a two punch combination.
Dragan Davydenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davydenko scores with a head kick.
Davydenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Money tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davydenko. That's going to slow Money down.
Davydenko stalks Money and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Money's face. Money staggers backwards, shaken.
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Davydenko lands but Money takes it in his stride.
Davydenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davydenko lands with a nice combination. Money backs away looking to recover.
Money tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Money showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davydenko.
Davydenko scores with a push kick.
Davydenko lands a head kick!
Davydenko scores with a one two! Money had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davydenko lands with a kick to the temple. Money shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko scores with a head kick.
Davydenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Davydenko lands a high kick!
Davydenko throws a series of strikes that have Money backpedaling.
Good leg kick by Davydenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davydenko as he jumps to the side.
Davydenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davydenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davydenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davydenko throws a nice head kick!
Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davydenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Money looks for a takedown but Davydenko sprawls well.
Dragan Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cash Money.
Davydenko lands an overhand right.
Davydenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries for a takedown but Davydenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Money on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davydenko. Davydenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Davydenko thumps Money with a low kick.
Money throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davydenko's waist but Davydenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Money off to one side.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davydenko as he jumps to the side.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Dragan Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Davydenko fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davydenko ducks under a wild hook from Money.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Money closes the distance and clinches up with Davydenko, looking for a takedown. Money pushes Davydenko against the cage but Davydenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Davydenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cash Money's cut.
That's time! Davydenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davydenko connects with a high kick.
Davydenko throws a leg kick which misses Money's front leg but catches the back leg as Money tries to avoid it.
Davydenko throws a head kick that Money semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davydenko.
Davydenko ducks under a wild hook from Money.
Davydenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davydenko as he avoids it easily.
Money walks into a stiff left hand from Davydenko.
Dragan Davydenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davydenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davydenko. That's going to slow Money down.
Dragan Davydenko is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Davydenko.
Davydenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Money takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davydenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Davydenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davydenko swivels and escapes.
Davydenko throws a right and a left that Money avoids nicely.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Davydenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dragan Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cash Money.
A big right from Money misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko lands a head shot.
Davydenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage!
Davydenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davydenko.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Money might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davydenko has got the better of the exchanges.
Money fails to land the takedown.
Money has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davydenko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davydenko.
Davydenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Davydenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davydenko tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davydenko to the ground. Davydenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money is trying desperately to land a takedown but Davydenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Money.
Money dodges the punch combination from Davydenko.
Davydenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Money blocks the low kick.
Davydenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Davydenko tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davydenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money fails with the takedown.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Money shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Money showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money throwing shots but Davydenko is blocking nicely.
Money throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Money tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davydenko controls his leg.
Davydenko is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money escapes and gets back to his feet.
Davydenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Money fails with the takedown.
Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davydenko circles away.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davydenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davydenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davydenko.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Money has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Money has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Money tries for a takedown but Davydenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davydenko connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws a right and a left that Money avoids nicely.
Davydenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Money's sensitive parts.
Davydenko throws a leg kick but Money sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Money.
A head kick from Davydenko lands but Money takes it in his stride.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davydenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Davydenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick there by Davydenko.
Money misses with a body shot.
Davydenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Davydenko.
Davydenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.
Davydenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Money takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Davydenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cash Money's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davydenko tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davydenko to the ground. Davydenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davydenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Money takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davydenko throws a combination. Money tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Money.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Davydenko shows good takedown defense.
Davydenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davydenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davydenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davydenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Davydenko lands but Money takes it in his stride.
Davydenko scores with a head kick.
Money shoots in for a double leg but Davydenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragan Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cash Money.
Davydenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Davydenko.
Davydenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davydenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davydenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Money's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws an overhand right that lands on Davydenko's shoulder, as Davydenko tries to avoid the shot.
Money tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Money tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davydenko tries to bum rush Money with a series of wild strikes but Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davydenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Money's calf.
Davydenko scores with a leg kick.
Davydenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Money takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davydenko.
Davydenko lands with a kick to the temple. Money shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davydenko, right into the meat.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Davydenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davydenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davydenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Money lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davydenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Davydenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davydenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davydenko tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davydenko to the ground. Davydenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davydenko throws a nice head kick!
Money takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Davydenko scores with a push kick.
Davydenko stuffs the takedown.
Money takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davydenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davydenko throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davydenko circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Davydenko.
Davydenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davydenko circles away.
Money scores with a takedown into Davydenko's guard.
Money postures up in Davydenko's guard and throws a big left but Davydenko blocks it.
Money stands and steps away. Davydenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davydenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Davydenko throws a nice looking combination but Money bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Money fails to land the takedown.
Davydenko gets caught flat footed, as Money shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davydenko is proving hard to escape from.
Dragan Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davydenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Money on the ground.
Davydenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Money is controlling him.
Money trying to control but Davydenko is working from the bottom.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Davydenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davydenko, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Davydenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Katsuhkay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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18
164 lbs
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Katsuhkay!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gatti III.
A lull in the action here as Gatti III stalls from top position.
Katsuhkay can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Gatti III stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Katsuhkay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Katsuhkay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III controlling from side mount.
Katsuhkay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gatti III off and has taken his back!
Katsuhkay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gatti III has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Gatti III is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuhkay trying to control momentarily.
Katsuhkay misses with an elbow to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gatti III is trying to break free.
Katsuhkay is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Katsuhkay trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Katsuhkay not allowing Gatti III to control his hands.
Gatti III is really stuck here.
Katsuhkay lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Katsuhkay.
Katsuhkay tries to keep control of the position but Gatti III is staying busy.
Gatti III trying to control the hands but Katsuhkay breaks the grip.
Katsuhkay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gatti III's body.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Katsuhkay just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatti III shoots in but Katsuhkay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatti III jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatti III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsuhkay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatti III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatti III.
Gatti III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Katsuhkay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatti III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatti III lands a body shot.
Gatti III gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatti III has clasped his hands together around Katsuhkay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Katsuhkay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gatti III is looking for a sweep. Katsuhkay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Katsuhkay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gatti III wants to get back to full guard.
Katsuhkay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Katsuhkay is nestled in close to Gatti III, 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.
Katsuhkay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti III keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katsuhkay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatti III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III trying to control from the bottom.
Katsuhkay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Katsuhkay shoots in but Gatti III avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatti III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsuhkay circles away quickly and effectively.
Gatti III closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gatti III lands in his opponent's guard.
Gatti III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Katsuhkay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III won't allow Katsuhkay to sweep him here.
Katsuhkay working a defensive guard here.
Gatti III preventing the sweep.
Gatti III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsuhkay is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Katsuhkay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatti III moves into the clinch.
Gatti III is leaning against Katsuhkay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gatti III has hold of one of Katsuhkay's legs. Katsuhkay is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatti III gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Katsuhkay wants to sweep here but Gatti III controlling him for the moment.
Gatti III not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Katsuhkay tries to move into range but Gatti III moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Gatti III catches Katsuhkay right on the button with a cross.
Gatti III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Katsuhkay to the mat! Katsuhkay manages to get full guard.
Gatti III looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the position but Gatti III postures up.
Katsuhkay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arturo Gatti III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatti III is fighting to break Katsuhkay's control of his arms but Katsuhkay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gatti III has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhkay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatti III's guard.
Gatti III trying to control the position here.
Katsuhkay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatti III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsuhkay trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatti III has his hands on Katsuhkay's head, controlling the position.
Katsuhkay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatti III throws a nice looking combination but Katsuhkay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatti III misses the jab.
Gatti III looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatti III is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhkay trying to control here.
Katsuhkay is looking to improve his position.
Gatti III not doing much here.
Gatti III tries to pass to full mount but Katsuhkay defends it.
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.
Katsuhkay is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gatti III pulls his head out easily.
Alexei Katsuhkay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsuhkay trying to control here.
Gatti III tries to pass to full mount but Katsuhkay defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gatti III lands a right hook to the body.
Arturo Gatti III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Gatti III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katsuhkay doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gatti III has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzzkill McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Joe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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18
215 lbs
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21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzzkill McGee!
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, Larry Joe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
Joe trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Joe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McGee has locked up a guillotine! McGee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Joe is holding on here and McGee must be using up a lot of energy. Joe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McGee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buzzkill McGee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antony McNally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Coutore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antony McNally!
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, Anthony Coutore!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coutore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNally keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coutore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNally but McNally pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNally keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antony McNally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Coutore.
McNally bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coutore's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McNally is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Coutore dives into side control.
McNally tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNally throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McNally is looking for a sweep.
Coutore is trying to ground and pound but McNally uses the momentary lack of control by Coutore to regain half guard.
Coutore is thwarting McNally's attempts to control the position.
McNally knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coutore on the ground.
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.
Coutore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McNally wants to control but Coutore is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coutore looks for a takedown but McNally sprawls well.
Coutore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNally scoring well with a low kick there.
McNally cracks the inside of Coutore's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNally misses with a head kick.
Anthony Coutore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coutore shoots in for a takedown but McNally shows good takedown defense.
McNally drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coutore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNally controls the pace.
Coutore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McNally has passed into half guard!
Coutore looks gassed!
McNally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNally escapes and gets back to his feet.
McNally plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coutore with a lazy takedown attempt
and McNally counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McNally is nestled in close to Coutore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coutore is looking for a sweep. McNally is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antony McNally dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coutore avoids the head kick by McNally.
Nice uppercut lands for Coutore. That snapped McNally's head back.
Coutore ducks under a wild hook from McNally.
McNally lands a nice looking body kick.
McNally stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by McNally there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coutore tries for a takedown but McNally circles away easily
and McNally counters with a series of strikes. Coutore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coutore is breathing heavily.
Coutore misses with a takedown
and McNally counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coutore's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNally drives through with a takedown into guard.
McNally wants to control from the top but Coutore keeps moving.
Coutore has an active guard here but McNally has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNally stalling.
McNally lands with a punch from half guard.
Coutore taking some punishment here, with McNally in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McNally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McNally lands with a punch from half guard.
McNally decides to stand and escape the position.
McNally throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNally misses with the combination.
McNally closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coutore with a poor takedown
and McNally counters with a one-two to the body.
Antony McNally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Coutore.
Coutore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNally counters with an inside leg kick.
McNally clinches with his opponent.
McNally manages to break the clinch.
McNally cracks the inside of Coutore's front leg.
Coutore misses with a takedown
and McNally counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antony McNally dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McNally lands a lovely overhand right.
McNally lands with a right hand.
Coutore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNally decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coutore's guard.
McNally trying to control but Coutore is working from the bottom.
McNally pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutore is keeping the position for now.
McNally sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coutore's guard.
Coutore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutore is staying active underneath McNally, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNally performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coutore throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and McNally manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNally in side control lands a decent elbow.
McNally stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Coutore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNally counters with a takedown into side control.
Coutore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McNally stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coutore.
Coutore with a poor takedown
and McNally counters by moving into the clinch.
Antony McNally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Coutore.
McNally decides to pull guard.
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.
McNally is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coutore is refusing to be controlled, as McNally sits in half guard.
McNally lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Antony McNally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNally decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antony McNally showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNally has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antony McNally!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Luciano!
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, Damon Rekker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rekker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rekker dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rekker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Rekker misses.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rekker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rekker misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Rekker backing up. Rekker nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekker circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano swinging wilding here.
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rekker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rekker counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rekker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano scores with a one two! Rekker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Rekker fails to land the takedown.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Rekker.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Luciano scores with a four punch combination!
Luciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Rekker lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
Luciano jabs at Rekker's body.
Luciano scores with a one two! Rekker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rekker with a poor takedown
and Luciano moves into the clinch.
Rekker looks gassed!
Rekker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekker slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Rekker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rekker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Luciano duly obliges.
Luciano scores with a three punch combo!
Rekker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Rekker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rekker backs up against the cage.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rekker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekker fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rekker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Rekker misses with a leg kick.
Rekker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Luciano.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Luciano scores with a four punch combination!
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano stalks Rekker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rekker's face. Rekker staggers backwards, shaken.
Rekker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rekker throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a series of strikes that have Rekker backpedaling.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rekker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rekker dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano throws a series of strikes that have Rekker backpedaling.
Rekker throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rekker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano looks to land a combination. Rekker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rekker shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rekker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that 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.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
Charles Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Rekker.
Charles Luciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekker tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano lands a with a good body shot.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rekker.
Rekker looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to de liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano cracks Rekker with a good jab.
Rekker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Rekker.
Luciano throws a one two combo.
Luciano throws a low kick but Rekker avoids it.
Rekker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekker circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rekker slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Rekker avoids nicely.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rekker counters with a leg kick.
Luciano throws a series of strikes that have Rekker backpedaling.
Rekker wants to clinch
and Luciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rekker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rekker.
Rekker misses with a straight right.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rekker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Luciano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rekker.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rekker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
Rekker throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rekker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luciano is fending him off so far but Rekker persists. Nope, Luciano circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Rekker throws a nice head kick!
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano stalks Rekker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rekker's face. Rekker staggers backwards, shaken.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rekker walks into a left hand.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Rekker slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Rekker misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rekker.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekker circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luciano is fending him off so far but Rekker persists. Nope, Luciano circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano forces Rekker back against the cage and clinches.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rekker tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to bum rush Rekker with a series of wild strikes but Rekker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekker.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekker circles away quickly and effectively.
Rekker feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Rekker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rekker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luciano wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rekker tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Rekker misses the jab.
Rekker wants to slow Luciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rekker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Rekker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rekker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rekker's head.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekker drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rekker misses the target.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rekker throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Rekker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rekker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Rekker.
Luciano slips under a jab from Rekker.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Rekker moves into the clinch.
Rekker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rekker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rekker.
Rekker closes the distance but Luciano moves to the side
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano stalks Rekker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rekker's face. Rekker staggers backwards, shaken.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rekker. Rekker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rekker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano tests Rekker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rekker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luciano's calf.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rekker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Rekker.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rekker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekker circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Rekker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekker dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Rekker misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Luciano both land. Nice combination.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luciano tries to bum rush Rekker with a series of wild strikes but Rekker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Luciano.
Rekker misses with an uppercut.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
Rekker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rekker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rekker fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rekker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Rekker.
Rekker closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rekker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rekker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luciano tries to score a body lock takedown but Rekker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rekker prevents Luciano from breaking the clinch.
Luciano can't break the clinch.
Rekker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Rekker avoids them all with ease.
Rekker closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Rekker pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rekker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rekker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rekker has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Luciano works to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekker postures up in Luciano's guard and throws a big left but Luciano blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damon Rekker.
I think Luciano 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maximilian's choice of entrance music: My World. Shang Tsung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
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, Fabio Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximilian swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsung.
Maximilian lands a nice shot that snaps Tsung's head back.
Maximilian wants to clinch but Tsung slips to the side
and Tsung moves into the clinch.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsung content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maximilian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsung walks away with a smile on his face. Maximilian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maximilian throws a one two combo.
Maximilian closes the distance but Tsung moves to the side
and Tsung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maximilian wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsung won't allow it.
Maximilian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsung connects with a knee to the head.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
Maximilian is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsung gets an underhook and turns Maximilian into the cage.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Tsung gets underhooks to prevent Maximilian's takedown attempt.
Maximilian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsung has him pressed against the cage.
Maximilian tries to work over Tsung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximilian wants to break free but Tsung has control.
Tsung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsung.
Maximilian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximilian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsung prevents it.
Maximilian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximilian tries to clinch but Tsung moves away
and Tsung moves into the clinch.
Tsung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
Maximilian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximilian wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsung won't allow it.
Maximilian can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
Maximilian is trying to break free.
Tsung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsung stalling the fight.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maximilian is trying to break free.
Tsung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsung is pushing Maximilian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximilian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maximilian letting Tsung take a breather here.
Tsung connects with a knee to the head.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximilian looks to land a combination but Tsung avoids it well.
Shang Tsung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsung clinches up against the cage.
Tsung lands a knee to the body.
Maximilian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximilian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximilian lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximilian keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsung tries to clinch but Maximilian is having none of it.
Tsung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximilian throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
Maximilian scores with a jab to the body.
Maximilian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximilian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabio Maximilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximilian tries to clinch
and Tsung moves into the clinch.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximilian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximilian tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximilian's face.
Tsung landing knees to the head.
Maximilian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
Tsung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximilian up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tsung.
Tsung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maximilian jumps guard but Tsung stands there with Maximilian around his waist. Maximilian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Tsung scores with a knee to the head.
Tsung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximilian's face.
Maximilian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsung prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung landing knees to the body.
Tsung landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
Tsung scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsung with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Maximilian is trying to drag Tsung to the mat but Tsung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maximilian wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsung won't allow it.
Tsung landing knees to the head.
Tsung landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maximilian is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsung has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsung forces Maximilian back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
Maximilian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsung has him pressed against the cage.
Tsung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Tsung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximilian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maximilian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsung prevents it.
Tsung prevents Maximilian from breaking the clinch.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsung crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
Tsung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsung.
Tsung landing knees to the body.
Tsung taking a breather.
Shang Tsung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximilian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximilian is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsung has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung lands a knee to the body.
Maximilian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsung has him pressed against the cage.
Tsung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maximilian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Tsung won't allow it.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Knees to the body from Tsung.
Tsung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximilian's face.
Tsung connects with a knee to the head.
Tsung content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung scores with a knee to the head.
Maximilian is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsung has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Maximilian tries to break the clinch but Tsung is controlling the position.
Tsung with a knee to the head.
Maximilian is rocked!
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
Maximilian is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsung finish him?
Tsung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximilian seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Tsung won't allow it.
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Tsung keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximilian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsung.
Shang Tsung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsung connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Tsung landing knees to the body.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Tsung won't allow it.
Maximilian can't find room to land a body shot as Tsung controls the action.
Maximilian is trying to break the clinch but Tsung has him pressed against the cage.
Fabio Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Tsung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsung, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Tsung!
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