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Carnage 12: Revelation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El BiJay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El BiJay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Powers.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and BiJay moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Powers scores with a four punch combination!
BiJay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BiJay somewhat.
Powers looks to land a combination but BiJay avoids it well.
Max Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Powers does no damage.
Powers lands with a nice combination. BiJay backs away looking to recover.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but BiJay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and BiJay moves out of range easily.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - BiJay circles away.
A left and a right from Powers both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
BiJay gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BiJay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BiJay missing with punches from the bottom.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but BiJay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BiJay on the ground.
BiJay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BiJay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiJay missing with punches from the bottom.
Powers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powers trying to control the action but BiJay is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BiJay misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a leg kick.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to clinch up but BiJay circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers lands a jab-cross combination.
BiJay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
BiJay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Max Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El BiJay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BiJay trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Powers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
BiJay misses with a takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a nice body kick.
BiJay misses with a takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a nice leg kick.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Powers tries to clinch but BiJay moves out of range.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming BiJay to the mat! BiJay manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BiJay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but BiJay has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BiJay is on top in guard.
BiJay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
Powers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BiJay 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiJay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BiJay 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.
BiJay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Powers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Powers has escaped and now he's on top!
BiJay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
BiJay looking for a triangle here. Powers is fighting it but it looks tight! BiJay pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Powers is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). El BiJay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimura Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura Supreme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimura Supreme!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duncan postures up.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Supreme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supreme trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Duncan drops back looking for a leg! Supreme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Supreme manages to kick Duncan off! Duncan jumps back into Supreme's guard.
Duncan stopping the sweep attempt from Supreme.
Supreme has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duncan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Supreme.
Duncan is looking to take a break and control but Supreme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supreme stuffs the takedown.
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt.
Supreme has his takedown stuffed
and Duncan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duncan.
Supreme looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked Supreme up and slammed him! Supreme can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!
Supreme looking for a sweep but Duncan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Supreme looks gassed!
Duncan wants to control the pace but Supreme is squirming around nicely.
Duncan working for a submission but Supreme is keeping him at bay.
Supreme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Supreme is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duncan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Duncan landing strikes from the mount and Supreme is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supreme is desperately trying to improve his position but Duncan has a good base and remains in mount.
Duncan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Supreme is looking to escape.
Duncan controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan looking to finish Supreme with some ground and pound. This is bad for Supreme!
Duncan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Duncan prevents Supreme from getting the reversal.
Duncan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Duncan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Supreme is looking to escape.
Supreme is desperately trying to improve his position but Duncan has a good base and remains in mount.
Duncan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Duncan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Supreme tries to improve his position but instead Duncan has taken his back!
Duncan is looking to control Supreme but Supreme is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duncan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Supreme swings around for an armbar but Duncan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Supreme's guard.
Supreme looking for a guillotine here but Duncan defends easily.
Duncan gets to his feet - Supreme follows without any prompting.
Supreme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duncan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Supreme!
Duncan controlling the pace for now.
Supreme is breathing heavily.
Duncan trying to control but Supreme is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Supreme is squirming around, avoiding Duncan's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. David Duncan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt.
Supreme misses with a takedown
and Duncan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Supreme won't be happy with that.
Supreme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duncan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Supreme!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme working to try and regain half guard.
Duncan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Supreme is looking to escape.
David Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supreme looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Duncan looking to break Supreme's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Supreme remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duncan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Duncan is looking to control Supreme but Supreme is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Duncan controlling the positon.
Duncan tightening his grip on Supreme, looking for the choke.
Supreme breaks Duncan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Supreme is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duncan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duncan has escaped and now he's on top!
Duncan stands up and waves to Supreme to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Supreme swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supreme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duncan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Supreme's guard now.
Supreme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supreme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duncan is aware though and is defending well.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Supreme keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supreme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
Supreme working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Duncan has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Duncan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duncan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duncan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Supreme defends it well.
Duncan seems to be working for a kimura but Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Supreme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supreme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Supreme is refusing to be controlled, as Duncan sits in half guard.
Supreme looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Supreme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duncan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duncan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supreme keeps working.
Still in half guard, Duncan seems content to control.
Supreme trying to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan trying to control from half guard but Supreme is working away.
Supreme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Supreme bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme has gone for a leg lock! Duncan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Supreme's guard.
Duncan tries to free his leg and advance position but Supreme is retaining full guard.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Supreme keeps moving.
Supreme is looking for a triangle but Duncan pushes his legs off easily.
Duncan trying to control but Supreme is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. David Duncan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Supreme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Supreme seems to be working for a kimura but Duncan defends the submission attempt.
Supreme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura Supreme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supreme is looking for a kimura here.
Supreme throws a strike but Duncan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duncan, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Duncan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Allen Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eels - The Mighty Boosh. Edgar Allen Poe 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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Good kicks
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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, Edgar Allen Poe!
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, Jesse Ray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray swinging wilding here.
Poe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poe has managed to clinch.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ray blocks an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jesse Ray has been cut.
Ray is trying to break free.
Poe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poe lands a knee to the body.
Ray looks gassed!
Poe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe lands a knee to the head.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
Ray is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poe obliges.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ray's defenses.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Poe finish him?
That has opened up Jesse Ray's cut even more.
Poe scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe working Ray over with knees to the body.
Poe lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
Poe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ray seems to have recovered his senses.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Ray letting Poe take a breather here.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Poe is controlling him.
Poe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poe lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Jesse Ray's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Poe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poe lands an elbow inside.
Jesse Ray's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
Poe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Ray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edgar Allen Poe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Jurkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jurkowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bezimienni - GARDA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukasz Jurkowski!
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, Jon Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby throws a hook but Jurkowski blocks it.
Kirby has a takedown stuffed.
Jurkowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirby's half guard.
Kirby is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirby tries to kick Jurkowski off but Jurkowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jurkowski controlling the action here.
Jurkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirby is just riding it out for now. Jurkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Kirby is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurkowski controlling the action here.
Kirby is trying to control but can't.
Jurkowski trying to mount his opponent but Kirby defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jurkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kirby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is keen to just control but Jurkowski is a slippery customer.
Jurkowski trying to hold on to Kirby's head to control him but Kirby postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jurkowski controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby is keen to just control but Jurkowski is a slippery customer.
Jurkowski is trying to stand up here but Kirby is controlling him well.
Kirby lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jurkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirby connects with a nice short shot to Jurkowski's temple.
Jurkowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jurkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby landing with the ground and pound.
Jurkowski is breathing heavily.
Kirby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirby preventing the sweep.
Kirby trying to control but Jurkowski is working from the bottom.
Jurkowski looking to control.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurkowski has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirby working some strikes from top position.
Kirby working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.
Kirby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurkowski's guard.
Jurkowski wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Kirby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kirby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jurkowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jurkowski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Kirby will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Kirby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirby.
Jurkowski ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
No luck for Kirby with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Kirby.
It looks like Lukasz Jurkowski has been cut.
Jurkowski throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jurkowski tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kirby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jurkowski prevents it.
Lukasz Jurkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kirby.
Kirby is working for takedown but Jurkowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Jurkowski.
Jurkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jurkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jurkowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirby's guard.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Jurkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jurkowski won't allow Kirby to get back to his feet.
Jon Kirby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jurkowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurkowski.
Kirby throws the left hand but Jurkowski avoids the punch easily.
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.
Jurkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirby is trying to stand.
Jurkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirby keeps working.
Kirby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kirby throws a series of punches but Jurkowski moves out of range.
Jurkowski shoots in and bounces Kirby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski prevents Kirby from getting back to his feet.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Jurkowski gets to his feet - Kirby follows without any prompting.
Jurkowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirby.
Jurkowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirby.
Jurkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirby scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Jurkowski misses.
Kirby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jurkowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby preventing the sweep.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurkowski trying to control the position.
Kirby is pushing down on Jurkowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jurkowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Kirby has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurkowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kirby.
Jurkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lukasz Jurkowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Jurkowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt - Jurkowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jurkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jurkowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurkowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kirby misses with a takedown
and Jurkowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirby's knee momentarily.
Jurkowski wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Lukasz Jurkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby misses with a double jab.
Kirby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jurkowski pushes Kirby up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukasz Jurkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kirby.
Still in the clinch, Jurkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurkowski tries for a takedown but Kirby manages to get underhooks.
Kirby is trying to drag Jurkowski to the mat but Jurkowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jurkowski is pressed up against the cage. Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jurkowski down to the mat. Jurkowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jurkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jurkowski is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jurkowski taking some punishment here, with Kirby in his half guard.
Kirby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jurkowski is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski is looking to control Kirby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jurkowski avoid being mounted?
Kirby lands strikes from half guard.
Jurkowski tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kirby scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurkowski should have avoided that one.
Kirby misses with a takedown
and Jurkowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kirby is working for takedown but Jurkowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jurkowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jurkowski clinches up against the cage.
Kirby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jurkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jurkowski clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby gets underhooks to prevent Jurkowski's takedown attempt.
Kirby goes for a takedown attempt but Jurkowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Kirby does no damage.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jurkowski trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirby connects with a nice short shot to Jurkowski's temple.
Jurkowski trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kirby landing shots from mount.
Jurkowski is squirming around, avoiding Kirby's attempts to control the action.
Kirby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurkowski regains half guard.
Kirby drops an elbow to the side of Jurkowski's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Jurkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jurkowski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Jurkowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin VanDam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin VanDam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin VanDam!
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, Louis Caputo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanDam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caputo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
VanDam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
VanDam regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caputo postures up in VanDam's guard and throws a big left but VanDam blocks it.
VanDam is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Caputo rolls with it to try and escape but VanDam cranks on the arm and Caputo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin VanDam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michaels drops Pierce with a nice combination! Michaels dives into Pierce's guard, looking to finish!
Pierce is rocked!
Pierce has his feet on Michaels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michaels.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
Pierce plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pierce tries to clinch up.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Pierce tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Pierce.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pierce.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce rushes Michaels and presses him up against the cage.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pierce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michaels scores with a jab. Pierce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pierce defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierce doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierce keeps working.
Pierce wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michaels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michaels's back!
Michaels rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pierce is pressing down on Michaels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Michaels is holding on for now.
Michaels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pierce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierce's head.
Michaels won't allow Pierce to get back to his feet.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pierce regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pierce wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Michaels pushes down on Pierce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pierce is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Pierce is defending against the submission attempts here by Michaels.
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.
Michaels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michaels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierce's head.
Michaels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce trying to get back to full guard but Michaels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Michaels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierce is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pierce is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Pierce should have avoided that one.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierce.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels shoots in and bounces Pierce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierce is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels stops Pierce from standing up.
Michaels trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierce.
Michaels tries to score a body lock takedown but Pierce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Michaels blocks it with crossed arms.
Michaels is trying to drag Pierce to the mat but Pierce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierce is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pierce has his back to the cage.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to drag Pierce to the mat but Pierce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pierce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pierce connects with a knee to the head.
Michaels effectively controlling the action here.
Pierce lands a knee to the head.
Michaels has Pierce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michaels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pierce unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michaels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pierce prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michaels is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pierce can't fight it off and eventually Michaels manages to take the fight to the floor. Pierce looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michaels tries to move to mount but Pierce blocks the move with his legs.
Pierce is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.
Michaels stands up and beckons Pierce to his feet.
Pierce gets caught flat footed, as Michaels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michaels slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pierce defends it well.
Michaels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michaels prevents Pierce from standing back up.
Pierce tries to roll over but Michaels keeps him under control.
Pierce has a hand on Michaels's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Michaels takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Michaels is going olschool here, as he tries to force Pierce to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pierce shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels 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. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Michaels.
Pierce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierce circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierce is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michaels off and has taken his back!
Michaels is really stuck here.
Pierce trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Michaels trying to control the action but Pierce just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Michaels tries to escape the position.
Pierce avoiding Michaels 's attempts to control his hands.
Michaels holding both Pierce 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce looking to break Michaels's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Michaels remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pierce will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce avoiding Michaels 's attempts to control his hands.
Michaels is really stuck here.
Michaels covering up well under a series of strikes from Pierce.
Michaels showing good submission defense here.
Michaels covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Michaels manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pierce's guard. Nice work there by Michaels.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Michaels working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pierce's thigh. Pierce counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pierce is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Pierce looking for subs off his back but Michaels has passed one foot through into half guard.
Michaels controlling the action here.
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.
Michaels passes the guard and advances to mount!
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Josh Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pierce is now in Michaels's guard. A big mistake from Michaels there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Michaels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker comes to the cage accompanied by Rising Force. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
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212 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Striker!
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, Last Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emperor's waist but Emperor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Striker off to one side.
Emperor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Striker forces Emperor back against the cage and clinches.
Emperor has Striker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Striker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emperor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Striker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Striker looking to slow down the pace here.
Striker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emperor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emperor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Striker has clasped his hands together around Emperor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Striker looks up at the clock and then as Emperor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Striker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Striker trying to control the action but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Emperor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emperor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emperor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Striker has recovered full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor has gone for a leg lock! Striker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emperor's guard.
Emperor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Striker defends well.
Striker trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Striker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emperor is looking to sweep but instead, Striker has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Striker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor looking for submissions off his back.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Striker is looking to take a break and control but Emperor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emperor wants to get back to full guard.
Emperor gets back to full guard.
Emperor looks gassed!
Emperor looking for a guillotine here but Striker defends easily.
Striker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emperor's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emperor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Striker.
Striker working some strikes from top position.
Striker stopping the sweep attempt from Emperor.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Emperor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Striker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emperor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands strikes from half guard.
Emperor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emperor wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Emperor taking some punishment here, with Striker in his half guard.
Emperor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emperor is trying to get back to full guard.
Striker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Striker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emperor tries for a takedown but Striker circles away easily
and Striker counters with a single leg into guard. Emperor didn't expect that.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Emperor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Striker landing some decent shots from guard.
Striker cracks Emperor with a solid left hand.
Emperor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emperor working for a triangle but Striker defends it easily.
Emperor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor has momentary wrist control but Striker slips an elbow through the middle.
Striker is pushing down on Emperor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emperor is fighting to maintain full guard but Striker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emperor actively working from the bottom here.
Striker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Striker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Emperor looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Striker connects with a nice short shot to Emperor's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands strikes from half guard.
Striker trying to control from half guard but Emperor is working away.
Christian Striker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striker slips a nice elbow through Emperor's hands, connecting with Emperor's forehead.
Striker working the head and body with strikes.
Striker trying to control from half guard but Emperor is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striker lands a nice short elbow.
Emperor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Striker jumps into side control!
Emperor gets back to half guard.
Striker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor is looking to improve his position.
Striker drops an elbow to the side of Emperor's head.
Emperor wants to get back to full guard.
Striker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emperor is looking to improve his position but Striker isn't that keen on the idea.
Striker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emperor is trying to escape the mount.
Emperor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The referee warns Emperor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Striker.
Emperor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Striker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Striker cracks Emperor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Striker with good strikes from the mount here!
Striker working Emperor over with strikes here.
Emperor gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Striker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emperor actively working from the bottom here.
Emperor wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Striker dominated that second round.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emperor gets caught flat footed, as Striker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emperor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Striker escapes and throws Emperor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Striker scores with punches from side control.
Emperor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Striker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Striker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emperor?
Emperor is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Striker.
Emperor is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Striker prevents Emperor from getting the reversal.
Striker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Striker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Striker trying to control but Emperor is having none of it.
Emperor regains half guard.
Striker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Striker drops an elbow to the side of Emperor's head.
Emperor actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker is keen to just control but Emperor is a slippery customer.
Emperor looking for submissions off his back.
Emperor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Emperor is trying to get back to full guard.
Striker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Emperor is staying active underneath Striker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emperor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Striker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker connects with a couple of short punches.
Emperor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Striker passes into half guard.
Emperor tries to roll over but Striker keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Striker connects with a nice short shot to Emperor's temple.
Emperor is staying active underneath Striker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emperor is looking to improve his position.
Emperor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Striker is trying to control the action in half guard but Emperor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emperor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emperor actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emperor tries to clinch but Striker moves away
and Striker counters with a single leg into guard. Emperor didn't expect that.
Emperor working for a triangle but Striker defends it easily.
Striker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Last Emperor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Striker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emperor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striker, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Striker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - War Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Africanus misses with a leg kick.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Africanus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Africanus circles away quickly and effectively.
Africanus misses with a body kick.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Africanus ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
Africanus is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Africanus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Africanus closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Africanus throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington .
Africanus swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington .
Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a kick to the body.
Africanus looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
Africanus clinches but Washington breaks the clinch
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Africanus misses with a low kick.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Africanus moves away from the strike by Washington .
Africanus throws a chopping leg kick but Washington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Washington .
Washington digs a good hook to Africanus's body.
Africanus tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington swings for the body but Africanus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus slips a jab from Washington .
Africanus throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Africanus avoids the body shot from Washington .
Africanus looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington swings for the body but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington tries to clinch but Africanus is having none of it.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Africanus ducks down to avoid it.
Washington checks a low kick from Africanus.
Africanus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Africanus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Africanus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Africanus ducks down to avoid it.
Africanus throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a body shot
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Africanus thinking.
Africanus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Africanus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Africanus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington looks to land a combination but Africanus avoids it well.
Africanus misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Africanus. Washington shrugs it off though.
Africanus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Africanus's head backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Africanus.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Africanus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Africanus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Africanus throws out the jab.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Africanus.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Africanus delivers a nice body kick.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Africanus.
Africanus throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Africanus throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Africanus throws a body kick that misses.
Africanus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Africanus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington throws a right hand that Africanus ducks under and follows up with a left that Africanus also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington 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.
Africanus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Africanus doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Africanus has managed to clinch.
Africanus controlling the action here for a moment.
Washington tries to circle away but Africanus has him pinned against the cage.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Africanus trying to land knees to the body.
Africanus keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Africanus avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington .
Africanus trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Africanus into the cage.
Africanus stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington is pushing Africanus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Africanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Africanus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Africanus avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington .
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Africanus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scipio Africanus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Africanus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Washington .
Africanus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Africanus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Africanus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington 's knee momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Washington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Africanus - the referee stops the clock and Washington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Africanus. Washington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Africanus stalling the fight.
Africanus blocking some punches.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington .
Africanus blocks an elbow strike from Washington .
Africanus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Africanus avoids the elbow strike from Washington , against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Africanus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Africanus lands a good knee to the midsection. Washington won't want to take too many of those.
Africanus working Washington over with knees to the body.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington misses with some punches.
Africanus stalling against the cage.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Africanus.
Africanus is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Africanus's brow.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington pushes off an throws an elbow but Africanus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Africanus.
A bit of stalling here from Africanus.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Africanus keeps him there for the moment.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.
Africanus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Africanus is struggling to control the position.
Africanus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Africanus.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Africanus moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Africanus misses with a two punch combination.
Africanus tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Africanus tries to clinch up.
Washington tries to clinch but Africanus moves away
and Africanus counters with a body kick that stops Washington in his tracks momentarily.
Scipio Africanus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Africanus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Africanus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Africanus forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Africanus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Africanus dodges an elbow strike from Washington .
Africanus landing knees to the body.
Africanus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Africanus is controlling him.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Africanus just leaning against Washington , taking a breather.
Africanus lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scipio Africanus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Africanus throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Africanus moved out of range nicely.
Africanus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Africanus misses with a combination
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Africanus misses with a combination
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington thuds his right hand into Africanus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Africanus is rocked!
Washington sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Africanus's defenses. It connects perfectly with Africanus's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Washington !
Samuel Washington is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Cabrera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera checks the leg kick.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bealum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Bealum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bealum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bealum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Bealum throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bealum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Bealum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bealum distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabrera with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bealum can't handle though.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Bealum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bealum postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Bealum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum throws a big right hand that misses.
Bealum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bealum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bealum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bealum moves into the clinch.
Bealum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bealum lands an elbow inside that Cabrera shrugs off.
It looks like Raul Cabrera has been cut.
Bealum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabrera walks away with a smile on his face. Bealum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cabrera moves out of range as Bealum throws a body kick.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Bealum moves out of range.
Bealum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bealum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bealum throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Bealum tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bealum tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Cabrera. No joy for Bealum on that attempt.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum misses with a double jab.
Bealum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bealum misses its intended target.
Cabrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bealum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Bealum semi-blocks.
Bealum slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
Bealum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Bealum has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Bealum.
A short uppercut from Bealum.
Bealum lands a shoulder strike.
Bealum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cabrera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Bealum gets his hands free.
Bealum scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cabrera is looking for a way out.
Bealum cracks Cabrera with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cabrera from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bealum lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bealum.
Bealum lands shots from the back.
Cabrera takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Cabrera is covering up but some of the strikes from Bealum are getting through and doing damage.
Cabrera covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bealum is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cabrera. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bealum. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cabrera is rocked!
Raul Cabrera's cut is getting worse.
A helpless look comes across Cabrera 's face. He knows he's trapped as Bealum lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ngaio Bealum! Ngaio Bealum retains his lightweight title!
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