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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuco Mendoza!
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, Jim Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson connects with a jab.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Jefferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jefferson is stalling in the full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard.
Jefferson managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza prevents Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Mendoza moves away
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson seems keen to control Mendoza's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Jefferson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and Mendoza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jefferson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jefferson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson 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.
Mendoza trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson pulls Mendoza in to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jefferson is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Jefferson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Jim Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza misses with a takedown
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuco Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that.
Mendoza working away.
Jefferson tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza dominated that 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.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combo that has Mendoza backing up. Mendoza nods at Jefferson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuco Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Jefferson wants to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendoza tries for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.
Mendoza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
Jefferson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Jefferson defends.
Jefferson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jefferson sneaks back into half guard.
Jefferson keeping control of the position.
Tuco Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jefferson is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Mendoza is looking to stall here but Jefferson recovers full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson is controlling Mendoza's posture.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tuco Mendoza just wasn't active enough.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendoza wants to take a breather but Jefferson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendoza.
Mendoza trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Mendoza won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Mendoza passes into half guard.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Jefferson. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Jefferson pulls Mendoza in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Jefferson.
Mendoza fails with the takedown
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuco Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jefferson is trying to defend but Mendoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
Mendoza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendoza wants to free his trapped foot but Jefferson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Mendoza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jefferson!
Mendoza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to get to half guard.
Mendoza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendoza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jefferson to take his back!
Mendoza gets his hands free as Jefferson looks to control.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
I really don't envy Jefferson right now.
Mendoza scores with punches from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Jefferson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mendoza!
Jefferson wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendoza gets his hands free.
Mendoza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jefferson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jefferson for a finish.
Mendoza scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jefferson is looking for a way out.
Jim Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza missing with strikes from the back.
Mendoza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jefferson is taking damage to the body and head.
Jefferson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jefferson trying to control the hands but Mendoza won't let him.
Tuco Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mendoza trying to control momentarily.
Jefferson is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendoza, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Mendoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hughes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive . Fitch has chosen Metallica - Turn The Page as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
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, Matt Hughes!
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, Leonard Fitch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch misses with a low kick.
Fitch looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes darts in and clinches Fitch up against the cage.
Fitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitch tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitch is defending well.
Fitch prevents Hughes from improving position.
Hughes working the body and head with strikes.
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
Fitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes tries for a kimura but Fitch is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fitch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fitch to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitch's legs.
Fitch throws Hughes to one side and escapes!
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Fitch on that attempt.
Matt Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Fitch.
Fitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Fitch blocks nicely.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
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.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Fitch is proving a slippery customer.
Fitch is stalling in the full guard.
Hughes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hughes wants the takedown. Fitch is fighting it off but Hughes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fitch's guard against the cage.
Fitch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fitch 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.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Fitch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hughes pushes Fitch off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Fitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fitch wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Fitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitch wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is looking to control Fitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Fitch wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fitch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes is pressing down on Fitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonard Fitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitch cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hughes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fitch to the ground. Hughes is now in Fitch's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitch holds on and takes a little breather.
Fitch wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Fitch keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Fitch blocks nicely.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Fitch seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonard Fitch.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Fitch.
Hughes dives in and grabs Fitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Matt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitch did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitch defends it well.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitch has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitch is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Fitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes is keen to just control but Fitch is a slippery customer.
Fitch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitch defending well though.
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.
Fitch is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitch is trying to control but Hughes manages to pass to mount!
Hughes scoring with strikes but Fitch is staying in there.
Hughes has hold of Fitch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fitch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hughes looking to finish with strikes here!
Hughes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by LiL Wayne . Matthews has chosen Welcome To The Family as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
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, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Matthews has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthews jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matthews controlling from the full mount.
Matthews moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
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.
Matthews lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Matthews stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Matthews throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matthews wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that 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.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthews's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Matthews doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape.
Matthews wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
Matthews tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson moves to take his opponent's back.
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.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
Jackson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jackson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Matthews hold on?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson trying to control momentarily.
Matthews trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Matthews.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matthews's guard now.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matthews, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthews defends it nicely.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matthews's guard now.
Matthews is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Matthews has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Matthews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matthews scores a takedown into full mount!
Matthews goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Matthews's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Matthews from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacLain's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain moves out of range of the strikes.
MacLain gets the takedown into side control.
Buonarroti Simoni manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacLain's best efforts.
MacLain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buonarroti Simoni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buonarroti Simoni is pressing down on MacLain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLain won't allow Buonarroti Simoni to sweep him here.
MacLain postures up in Buonarroti Simoni's guard and throws a big left but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
MacLain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buonarroti Simoni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacLain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buonarroti Simoni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buonarroti Simoni is on top in guard.
MacLain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni scoring with some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLain wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacLain keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
MacLain looks gassed!
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni chips away with some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buonarroti Simoni passes MacLain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to work for a kimura but MacLain is defending well.
MacLain is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacLain keeps working.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buonarroti Simoni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni winds up and cracks MacLain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni working over MacLain with some ground and pound. MacLain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buonarroti Simoni drops an elbow to the side of MacLain's head.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni drops an elbow to the side of MacLain's head.
Nice strikes from Buonarroti Simoni there.
Buonarroti Simoni passes to full mount!
Buonarroti Simoni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacLain's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni raining down shots from the mount!
Buonarroti Simoni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacLain's face.
MacLain is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Buonarroti Simoni! That's really hurt MacLain and he's turned his back - Buonarroti Simoni keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Buonarroti Simoni jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocko Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tugarinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tugarinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tugarinov fails to land the takedown.
Valentino connects with a body shot.
Valentino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valentino.
Tugarinov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tugarinov shoots and misses
and Tugarinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentino cracks Tugarinov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tugarinov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Valentino pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tugarinov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocko Valentino!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Trapt-Still Frame. Stu Mercer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fennil Rutabega's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutabega throws a one two combo.
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutabega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer is looking to chop away at Rutabega's legs.
Stu Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer clinches with his opponent.
Come on Mercer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutabega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutabega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutabega checks a low kick from Mercer.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutabega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutabega circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutabega lands a nice shot that snaps Mercer's head back.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Rutabega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Rutabega circles away.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but Rutabega is out of range.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutabega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Rutabega.
Mercer tries to clinch but Rutabega is having none of it.
Mercer rushes Rutabega and presses him up against the cage.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutabega up against the cage.
Mercer lands an elbow inside that Rutabega shrugs off.
It looks like Fennil Rutabega has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mercer with a knee to the head.
Rutabega is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mercer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mercer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mercer lands a knee to the head.
Mercer scores a nice knee to the body.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutabega's face.
That has opened up Fennil Rutabega's cut even more.
Rutabega misses with a knee to the head.
Rutabega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stu Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fennil Rutabega.
Mercer prevents Rutabega from breaking the clinch.
Rutabega wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutabega's face.
Mercer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mercer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mercer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutabega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mercer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mercer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rutabega lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mercer landing knees to the head.
Rutabega trying to land knees to the body.
Mercer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rutabega looks gassed!
Rutabega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Mercer.
Mercer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Fennil Rutabega's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mercer stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer prevents the takedown attempt.
Mercer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutabega backwards.
Mercer lands an elbow inside that Rutabega shrugs off.
Rutabega misses with a body punch.
Mercer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutabega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mercer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fennil Rutabega's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mercer is stalling here.
Mercer lands a nice knee to the body.
Mercer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fennil Rutabega's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Rutabega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutabega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutabega clobbers Mercer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutabega checks it well.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Rutabega pushes him off.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutabega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutabega swivels and escapes.
Mercer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Rutabega.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutabega's face.
Mercer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mercer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutabega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rutabega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercer walks away with a smile on his face. Rutabega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer forces Rutabega back against the cage and clinches.
Mercer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fennil Rutabega's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stu Mercer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cantando. Eduardo Bahamonde has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen throws a head kick that misses
and Bahamonde makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cullen really felt that one!
Cullen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bahamonde napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bahamonde is looking to reverse the position.
Cullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bahamonde keeps working.
Bahamonde is trying to improve his position.
Bahamonde struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Cullen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cullen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bahamonde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cullen working for a guillotine from mount but Bahamonde is in no mood to give up.
Bahamonde blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bahamonde hang on?
Bahamonde is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cullen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cullen prevents Bahamonde from getting the reversal.
Cullen working for a submission but Bahamonde is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cullen punching from mount but Bahamonde doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Cullen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bahamonde wants to control but Cullen is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaely Cullen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bahamonde counters with a good low kick that Cullen was not able to check.
Bahamonde lands a nice looking body kick.
Bahamonde is looking to slow Cullen down with leg kicks.
Bahamonde throws a low kick but Cullen moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bahamonde.
Bahamonde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bahamonde misses with a straight right.
Cullen shoots in and bounces Bahamonde off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bahamonde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cullen controls the pace.
Bahamonde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bahamonde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cullen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen wants to control from the top but Bahamonde keeps moving.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Bahamonde is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cullen advances position into side control!
Cullen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cullen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bahamonde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cullen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bahamonde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is looking to take a break and control but Bahamonde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cullen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bahamonde controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cullen is looking to take a break and control but Bahamonde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cullen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bahamonde!
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.
Cullen throwing strikes here but Bahamonde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cullen trying to control but Bahamonde is having none of it.
Kaely Cullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cullen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cullen punching from mount but Bahamonde doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaely Cullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bahamonde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bahamonde.
Some bone on bone action there as Cullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bahamonde connects with a solid leg kick.
Bahamonde cracks the inside of Cullen's front leg.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bahamonde manages to avoid it.
Bahamonde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bahamonde takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Bahamonde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cullen looks to throw a body kick
and Bahamonde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cullen takes a swing at Bahamonde's ribcage but misses.
Cullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bahamonde counters with an inside leg kick.
Bahamonde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cullen's sensitive parts.
Cullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cullen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Eduardo Bahamonde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahamonde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bahamonde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bahamonde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cullen.
Bahamonde cracks the inside of Cullen's front leg.
Bahamonde lands a leg kick that knocks Cullen off balance momentarily.
Cullen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bahamonde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cullen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bahamonde.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bahamonde.
Cullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde thumps Cullen with a low kick.
Bahamonde feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cullen's calf.
Cullen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bahamonde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde misses the shot to the body.
Eduardo Bahamonde is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Bahamonde.
Cullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bahamonde. Bahamonde obviously looking to wear him down.
Bahamonde connects with a leg kick. Cullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bahamonde throws a leg kick which misses Cullen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cullen tries to avoid it.
Bahamonde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bahamonde throws a good cross that connects.
Cullen throws a lazy head kick
and Bahamonde counters with a nice leg kick.
Cullen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bahamonde misses with a wild body shot.
Bahamonde connects with an inside leg kick.
Bahamonde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cullen takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde thows a body kick. Cullen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bahamonde swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Bahamonde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Bahamonde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cullen moves away.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bahamonde was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bahamonde.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bahamonde.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bahamonde.
That kick from Bahamonde tenderised Cullen's leg. Cullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bahamonde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cullen if he has to take too many more of those.
Bahamonde stuns Cullen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Bahamonde misses.
Cullen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eduardo Bahamonde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cullen moves out of range as Bahamonde strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bahamonde lands a leg kick that knocks Cullen off balance momentarily.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cullen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde keeps Cullen at a distance using the push kick.
Bahamonde feints and then cracks Cullen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cullen down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bahamonde misses the target.
A big left from Bahamonde misses.
Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bahamonde.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bahamonde misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cullen lands in his opponent's guard.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaely Cullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cullen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen wants to control from the top but Bahamonde keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Bahamonde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cullen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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