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IOV 62: Stern vs. Morgan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Daneele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Sponder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Sponder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronnie Daneele's chin.
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Daneele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Sponder!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sponder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daneele counters with a nice uppercut.
Daneele tries to bum rush Sponder with a series of wild strikes but Sponder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sponder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daneele misses with a wild combination.
Sponder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daneele lands a right hook to the body.
Sponder throws a head kick but Daneele moves out of range.
Daneele blocks a head kick by Sponder.
Sponder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sponder throws a head kick that misses.
Daneele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sponder doesn't seem bothered though.
Sponder looks gassed!
Daneele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Marko Sponder has been cut.
Marko Sponder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daneele lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sponder sprawling to the canvas. Daneele follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sponder hang on?
Sponder is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daneele scores with a big shot! Sponder's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sponder! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Daneele!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Harry Potter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harry Potter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Stalls!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalls wants to clinch but Potter slips to the side
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Stalls tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Potter clinches with his opponent.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalls presses Potter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Potter misses with some punches.
Stalls tries to break the clinch but Potter is controlling the position.
Stalls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalls backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Stalls tries to stall but Potter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalls can't get the takedown.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalls backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stalls's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potter working aggressively here.
Stalls can't break the clinch.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalls.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Stalls.
Potter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stalls.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stalls.
Potter lands a body punch.
Stalls has had enough of the clinch but Potter keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalls wants to break free but Potter has control.
Stalls looks gassed!
Stalls manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter gets to his feet - Stalls follows without any prompting.
Stalls tries to clinch up
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalls tries to clinch but Potter moves away
and Potter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
Stalls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Potter.
Stalls is rocked!
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalls fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalls.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter lands a big right hand that drops Stalls! The killer instinct kicks in and Potter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Potter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Ly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ly with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Ly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banner!
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Ly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Banner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Banner!
Ly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner postures up in Ly's guard and throws a big left but Ly blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ly's head.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner won't allow Ly to get back to his feet.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ly keeps moving.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ly on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ly's head.
Ly keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Ly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner prevents Ly from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner is working Ly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner landing with the ground and pound.
Ly looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ly is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Banner scoring with punches from side control.
Banner wants to control but Ly is keeping him busy.
Ly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banner grinds an elbow into Ly's temple.
Banner lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Ly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner 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.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ly connects with a body shot.
Banner feints and as Ly raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner won't allow Ly to get back to his feet.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ly's head.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner postures up in Ly's guard and throws a big left but Ly blocks it.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Ly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Ly is breathing heavily.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Ly wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Wayne Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ly has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
Ly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard!
Ly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ly.
Ly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ly goes for an armbar but Banner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banner.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ly is keeping the position for now.
Ly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ly throws a strike but Banner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banner dives on top into guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Ly's legs - danger averted.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ly keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Ly wants to get back to full guard.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner is keen to just control but Ly is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is in close to Ly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Ly trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ly with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner feints and as Ly raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Ly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Banner keeping full guard, as Ly tries to pass.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ly passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ly wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Ly eventually gives up the hold.
Ly wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is controlling Ly's trapped leg to prevent Ly from advancing to side control.
Jimmy Ly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Ly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Ly eventually gives up the hold.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Ly seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ly seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banner has escaped and now he's on top!
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner is working Ly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Ly looking to pass the guard.
Ly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banner dives on top into guard.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Banner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes into the arena with Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La blaring out of the sound system. Gregores Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Davis's chin.
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213 lbs
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216 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Mendez is trying to keep Davis in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendez tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Mendez looking for submissions off his back.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez regains half guard.
Davis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Davis wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendez tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davis.
Mendez is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to improve position but can't.
Mendez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis misses the jab.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis dives in and grabs Mendez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregores Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Mendez won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Mendez throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis seems keen to control Mendez's posture.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregores Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Mendez.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mendez takes one on the button.
A cross from Davis lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Davis misses.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phil Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a left hand that sends Mendez to the canvas!
Mendez keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Davis won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Davis postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis cracks Mendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis lands with a straight right. Mendez didn't see that one coming.
Davis thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis jabs at Mendez's body.
Mendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Mendez's head back.
Davis lands a two punch combo.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gregores Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phil Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregores Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Mendez needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendez doesn't seem phased though.
Gregores Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Mendez's defenses.
Davis connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries for a takedown but Fitzgibbon circles away easily
and Fitzgibbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man tries for a takedown but Fitzgibbon circles away easily
and Fitzgibbon counters with a straight right hand.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgibbon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgibbon counters with a crisp one two that drops Man! Fitzgibbon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Man to his feet! Man is in big trouble!
Man is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fitzgibbon engages and cracks Man with a massive lead left hook - Man tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fitzgibbon is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Pin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pin comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Pin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pin throws a low kick, looking for Ragnarsson's leg but Ragnarsson calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Pin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Pin.
Pin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
letting Pin counter with a right hand.
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Pin checks it.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Pin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnarsson thumps Pin with a low kick.
Pin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Pin checks it.
Ragnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Pin avoids it.
Ragnarsson thumps Pin with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kari Ragnarsson has been cut.
Good work by Pin as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Pin counters with a crisp right that sends Ragnarsson to the canvas! Pin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Pin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ok Ko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Ko throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Ko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ko's guard now.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko has wrist control.
Mercer trying to control but Ko is working from the bottom.
Mercer won't allow Ko to get back to his feet.
Mercer has gone for a leg lock! Ko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercer working for a triangle but Ko defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Ko wants to get up but he can't break Mercer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ok Ko.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko.
Ok Ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ok Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercer on the ground.
Ko looking for a sweep. Not yet Ko, not yet.
Mercer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko has wrist control.
Ko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ko tries to get out of the position.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer with a poor takedown
and Ko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko tries to clinch up.
Ko tries to clinch up.
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.
Ko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mercer counters with a takedown into side control.
Ko bucks up and tries to throw Mercer off but instead Mercer has got his back!
Ko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mercer tries to get the hooks in deep but Ko pushed the leg off.
Mercer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mercer prevents Ko from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Ko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ko darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ko just leaning against Mercer, taking a breather.
Mercer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Ko.
Ko manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko throws a wild body kick that Mercer sees coming a mile off.
Ko thows a leg kick but Mercer checks it
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ok Ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ko tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Ko misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ko's guard now.
Ko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mercer postures up and lands a big shot to Ko's brow.
Mercer won't allow Ko to sweep him here.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Ko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ko is trying to hold Mercer in close to prevent damage but Mercer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ko is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ko is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mercer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mercer is pressing down on Ko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ko is holding on for now.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
Ko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercer is working away from the top position though.
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. Mercer connects with a nice short shot to Ko's temple.
Mercer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Ko is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ko tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Mercer drops an elbow to the side of Ko's head.
Ko wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mercer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ko defends it well.
Mercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mercer lands a nice short elbow.
Ko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer is nestled in close to Ko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ko keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
Mercer advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Mercer.
Ko throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mercer working the ground and pound.
Ko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ko is trying to control but Mercer manages to pass to mount!
Ko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mercer slips a nice elbow through Ko's hands, connecting with Ko's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ko wants to get back to full guard.
Ko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mercer manages to pass to mount!
Ko is squirming around, avoiding Mercer's attempts to control the action.
Mercer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ko is surviving well by controlling Mercer's body position as best he can.
Mercer wants to control the pace but Ko is squirming around nicely.
Ko can't escape the position.
Mercer lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer landing shots from mount.
Ko is bucking up trying to escape but Mercer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ko wants to control but Mercer is having none of it.
Ko tries to reverse the position but Mercer maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer with shots to the head and body - Ko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ko tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mercer is stalling here but it's allowed Ko to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mercer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mercer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mercer is trying to work for a kimura but Ko is defending well.
Ko pushes Mercer off looking to stand but Mercer dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a head shot. Ko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ko working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mercer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Mercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ko tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Mercer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ko's guard.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ko is retaining full guard.
Mercer lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer distracts Ko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mercer prevents Ko from getting back to his feet.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Ko.
Ko wants to improve his position but instead Mercer has moved into half guard.
Mercer seems to be working for a kimura but Ko defends the submission attempt.
Ko is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control from half guard but Ko is working away.
Mercer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ko is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mercer stops Ko from getting back to his feet.
Mercer not doing much here.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Mercer seems content to control.
Mercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercer wants to control but Ko is keeping him busy.
Ko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mercer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mercer's back!
Mercer tries to roll but Ko sticks to his back.
Ko struggling to keep hold of the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mercer breaks Ko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ko wants to stand up but Mercer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Ko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mercer has passed into side control.
Mercer working the ground and pound.
Ko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mercer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mercer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mercer grinds an elbow into Ko's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko misses with a low kick as Mercer jumps back.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ko is predictable there
and Mercer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ko's guard.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Ko is wriggling around but Mercer manages to pass to half guard.
Ko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko throws a nice head kick!
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Ko scores with a leg kick.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Good work by Mercer as he checks the leg kick.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Ko moves away and avoids it.
Ko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Mercer misses the jab.
Ko blocks a jab.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Ko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mercer really felt that one!
Ko is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Ko. Ko maintains the clinch.
Ko prevents the takedown attempt.
Ko lands a nice knee to the body.
Ko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ko manages to break the clinch.
Ko rushes Mercer and presses him up against the cage.
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mercer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ko landing knees to the head.
Mercer being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer jumps guard but Ko stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ok Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ko works on Mercer's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Ko.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ok Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Mercer.
Ko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko taking a breather.
Ko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mercer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vic Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mercer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ok Ko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Mercer!
Vic Mercer is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Bulman had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mark Bulman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bulman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Driver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulman with a poor takedown
and Driver decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bulman's guard.
Driver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driver is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulman has wrist control.
Driver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Driver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Driver lands a couple of elbows.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Bulman blocks nicely.
Bulman is controlling Driver's posture.
Bulman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Driver won't allow Bulman to sweep him here.
Driver with a nice head shot there.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses.
Driver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Driver distracts Bulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bulman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Driver working some strikes from top position.
Bulman is rocked!
Bulman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Bulman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver landing some decent shots from guard.
Driver is in close to Bulman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Driver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulman seems to have got his legs back now.
Driver advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulman is breathing heavily.
Driver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulman is keeping the position for now.
Driver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driver works over Bulman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bulman trying to control the position.
Driver thows a big elbow that misses.
Bulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Driver with a nice head shot there.
Driver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Driver connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bulman keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Driver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Driver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Driver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Driver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Driver connects with a couple of short punches.
Driver thows a big elbow that misses.
Driver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Driver preventing the sweep.
Driver landing with the ground and pound.
Driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Driver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Driver cracks Bulman with a solid left hand.
Driver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulman is on top in guard.
Driver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Driver landing shots from mount.
Bulman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Driver extends the arm and Bulman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Driver!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes feints and then cracks Rampaasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rampaasi down.
Rampaasi has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Rampaasi looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampaasi checks a leg kick.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes tries a low kick but Rampaasi avoids it.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Rampaasi's torso.
Rampaasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes stalks Rampaasi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rampaasi's face. Rampaasi staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Rampaasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tests Rampaasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Rampaasi tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Rampaasi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nate Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampaasi tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Rampaasi collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nate Barnes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen ''The Wizard'' by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan looks to throw a body kick
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Stern counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stern throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Stern cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Stern counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Morgan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stern counters with a big right hand! Oh Morgan is in trouble here! Stern follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stern!
Jason Stern retains his middleweight title!
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