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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Munch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gabriel Gonzaga - Joke You Are a Bad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rod Munch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Raphael Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Munch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monet as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but Monet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monet misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munch.
Raphael Monet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Munch.
Munch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch fails to land the takedown.
Munch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munch scrambles back to his feet.
Munch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monet as he jumps to the side.
Monet tries for a takedown but Munch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch dives in and grabs Monet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monet pushes down on Munch's head and hops out.
Monet misses the body punch
and Munch counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monet tries to bench press Munch off him but Munch keeps the position.
Monet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Munch is putting a hurting on Monet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Munch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet dodges the ground and pound from Munch.
Munch throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Monet works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Monet tries to get to full guard but Munch has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monet is trying to get back to full guard.
Munch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munch is thwarting Monet's attempts to control the position.
Munch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Munch dominated that round.
That's time! Monet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munch misses the jab.
Monet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monet misses with a left hand
and Munch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monet's guard now.
Munch distracts Monet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Munch throwing strikes from guard but Monet blocks nicely.
Monet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch wants to sweep here but Monet controlling him for the moment.
Monet wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.
Munch wants to sweep but no luck.
Rod Munch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monet looking to pass the guard.
Munch seems keen to control Monet's posture.
Monet stands and throws Munch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munch tries to bench press Monet off him but Monet keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Monet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Monet is looking to take a break and control but Munch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munch keeps working.
Monet working away.
Monet taking a break here but Munch is having none of it and regains half guard.
Munch is not content to let Monet control the position.
Monet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munch defends it well.
Munch wants to get back to full guard.
Munch is looking to control Monet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munch avoid being mounted?
Munch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monet kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Monet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monet wants to free his trapped foot but Munch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Munch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Munch!
Munch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monet's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munch moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Munch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Munch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch with a poor takedown
and Munch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet missing with a left hand there. Munch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monet shoots in and drives through. Munch sprawls well.
Munch takes a swing at Monet's ribcage but misses.
Munch swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target.
Monet misses with a looping left.
Monet lunges at Munch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munch's hand.
Munch scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch misses with a body shot.
Munch connects with a body shot that sends Monet's belly button to the back.
Monet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munch is fending him off so far but Monet persists. Nope, Munch circles away and we're back to standing.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munch was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet misses with a hook to the body
and Munch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munch lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munch defends it easily.
Monet has momentary wrist control but Munch slips an elbow through the middle.
Munch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raphael Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Munch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Munch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Munch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Mounfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Deagle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Mounfield's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Deagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Mounfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mounfield closes the distance and clinches.
Mounfield working Deagle over with knees to the body.
Mounfield with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ron Deagle has been cut.
Mounfield tries a body shot but Deagle blocks it.
Deagle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deagle can't get the takedown.
Deagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mounfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mounfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deagle is working for takedown but Mounfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Deagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Mounfield.
Mounfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Deagle misses with the head strike.
Mounfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deagle up against the cage.
A short left from Mounfield.
Deagle tries for a takedown but Mounfield manages to get underhooks.
Deagle goes for a takedown attempt but Mounfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deagle is breathing heavily.
Mounfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mounfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deagle doesn't seem phased though.
Mounfield scores with a punch to the head.
Deagle misses with a left hand
and Mounfield counters with a leg kick.
Mounfield cracks a nice hook into Deagle's ribs.
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!
Deagle walks into a straight right hand from Mounfield.
Deagle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mounfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deagle misses with an uppercut
and Mounfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Ron Deagle's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mounfield.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mounfield.
Mounfield connects with a leg kick. Deagle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deagle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deagle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mounfield scores with a head kick.
Mounfield lands an overhand right.
Ron Deagle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mounfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Mounfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deagle under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mounfield.
Deagle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mounfield throws a series of punches but Deagle avoids them all with ease.
Deagle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deagle misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mounfield.
Mounfield throws a right hand that Deagle ducks under and follows up with a left that Deagle also avoids with ease.
Mounfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mounfield tests Deagle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Ron Deagle's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mounfield ducks under a wild hook from Deagle.
Deagle takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mounfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mounfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ron Deagle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gary Mounfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hand's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ladies and Gentlemen. Blake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Last Dragon. Dan Hand has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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222 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Hand!
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, Donald Blake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake rushes Hand and presses him up against the cage.
Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hand blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hand scores with a hook to the body.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake tries a low kick but Hand avoids it.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Hand.
Hand feints a jab promting Blake to slip. Hand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hand misses with a looping right.
Hand takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Hand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Hand looks to land a combination but Blake avoids it well.
Hand moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
Hand tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake cracks the inside of Hand's front leg.
Hand lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Hand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake tries to work over Hand's front leg with a kick but Hand checks it.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Hand's belly button to the back.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Hand misses the jab.
Blake scores with a jab.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hand's sensitive parts.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Hand lands a two punch combo.
Hand is breathing heavily.
Hand throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake scores with a leg kick.
Hand throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hand's calf.
Blake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hand. That did some damage!
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hand steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Hand tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dan Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake throws a front kick that sends Hand stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hand steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake delivers a nice body kick.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake lands a jab.
Hand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Blake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake thows a body kick. Hand tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Blake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donald Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Blake.
A right-left combo lands from Hand.
It looks like Donald Blake has been cut.
Blake closes the distance but Hand moves to the side
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Hand walks into a jab.
Hand 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.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hand.
Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Hand throws a combination. Blake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hand misses with a hook to the body
and Blake counters with a head kick.
Hand is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake drives through and clinches with Hand against the cage.
Oh Hand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hand tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake lands a big right hand that drops Hand! The killer instinct kicks in and Blake finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Blake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dim Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. Dim Mir has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dim Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mir throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Mir finds it's way through Sinclair's defenses.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sinclair backs up against the cage.
Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinclair off to one side.
Mir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sinclair eats them both and turns towards Mir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for Mir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Dim Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mir.
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mir throws a leg kick but Sinclair moved away.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Mir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mir leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a solid leg kick but Sinclair takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mir.
Mir lands a lovely overhand right.
Sinclair slips a jab from Mir.
Sinclair fails with the takedown.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Mir tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Mir lands a leg kick that knocks Sinclair off balance momentarily.
Mir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mir throws a lazy right hand but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir works the jab nicely.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Mir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
Nice takedown defense from Mir. No joy for Sinclair on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Sinclair is out of range.
Mir tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dim Mir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Mir misses.
Mir is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mir tries to bum rush Sinclair with a series of wild strikes but Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
Mir lands a glancing blow to the side of Sinclair's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mir lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mir but Mir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Mir falls off balance throwing a combination
so Sinclair counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mir is looking to stand up but Sinclair isn't so interested in that idea.
Sinclair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Mir.
Dim Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Mir there.
Mir misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sinclair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair won't allow Mir to get back to his feet.
Sinclair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinclair on the side of the head.
Mir lands a two punch combo.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Dim Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sinclair blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sinclair stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dim Mir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mir looks to land a combination but Sinclair avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Sinclair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mir connects with a nice looking jab.
Sinclair has a takedown stuffed.
Sinclair dives in and scores a takedown into Mir's guard.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dim Mir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Mir stalks Sinclair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinclair's face. Sinclair staggers backwards, shaken.
Mir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
Mir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Mir throws a series of strikes that have Sinclair backpedaling.
Mir scores with a head kick.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mir misses with a kick to the body.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mir.
Dim Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir misses with a combination
so Sinclair counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mir keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sinclair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dim Mir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dim Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dim Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mir.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Mir pushes Sinclair away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mir.
Mir misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony Sinclair just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mir slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Mir does no damage.
Mir lands a two punch combo.
Mir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dim Mir is winning the standup battle so far.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mir slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
Dim Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Sinclair sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Mir misses.
Mir misses with a double jab.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Mir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sinclair's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mir throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Sinclair was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinclair off to one side.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab lands there for Mir.
Mir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sinclair checks it well.
Mir misses with a wild combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mir enables Sinclair to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mir tries to get out of the position.
Sinclair is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Sinclair has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dim Mir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mir circles away.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sinclair counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mir's guard now.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tony Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinclair has a closed guard, preventing Mir from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dim Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mir throws out the jab.
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.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mir lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sinclair will feel that in the morning.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Mir sprawls well.
Sinclair walks into a stiff left hand from Mir.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a looping left.
Mir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sinclair eats them both and turns towards Mir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dim Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
Mir misses with a head kick.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Mir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mir.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mir.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
Mir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Sinclair sees coming a mile off.
Mir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mir!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dim Mir.
I think Mir 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dim Mir!
Dim Mir is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm On a Boat. This should be a great matchup!
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Malurky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Malurky is just out of range.
Brawn ducks under a wild hook from Malurky.
Malurky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawn counters with a one-two to the body.
Brawn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malurky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brawn.
Malurky looks to land a left hand but Brawn moved out of range nicely.
Brawn slips a jab and a cross from Malurky.
Brawn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Malurky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dan Malurky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Malurky misses.
Malurky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malurky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malurky stuns Brawn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malurky throws a hook but Brawn avoids it easily.
Dan Malurky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malurky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky takes a swing at Brawn's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Malurky.
Nice uppercut there from Malurky.
Malurky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brawn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Malurky misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brawn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brawn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brawn throwing strikes but missing.
Brawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Brawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Brawn won't allow Malurky to sweep him here.
Brawn won't allow Malurky to get back to his feet.
Brawn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malurky wants to stand up but Brawn is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brawn won't allow Malurky to sweep him here.
Brawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brawn postures up and lands a big shot to Malurky's brow.
Brawn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malurky has wrist control.
Brawn postures up in Malurky's guard and throws a big left but Malurky blocks it.
Malurky controls Brawn momentarily but Brawn frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malurky is looking to take a break and control but Brawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Malurky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brawn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malurky circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Brawn misses.
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malurky swings for the body but Brawn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Malurky.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawn moves away.
Malurky throws a hook but Brawn avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
Malurky throws a big shot that misses.
Brawn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malurky's waist but Malurky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brawn off to one side.
Malurky misses with a body shot.
Malurky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malurky misses with a hook to the body
and Brawn counters with a single leg into guard. Malurky didn't expect that.
Brawn throws and elbow that misses. Malurky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brawn's guard. Nice move by Malurky!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn wants to sweep but no luck.
Brawn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malurky!
Ben Brawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky is looking to improve his position but Brawn isn't that keen on the idea.
Malurky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brawn unloading with bombs!
Malurky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brawn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malurky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brawn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brawn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Malurky because Brawn loaded up on that one.
Brawn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malurky?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brawn throwing strikes here but Malurky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brawn working the ground and pound effectively.
Brawn scoring with strikes but Malurky is staying in there.
Brawn raining down shots from the mount!
Brawn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brawn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malurky is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawn with shots to the head and body - Malurky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Malurky is still in real trouble! Can Brawn finish him?
A big strike lands for Brawn! That's really hurt Malurky and he's turned his back - Brawn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brawn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Brawn!
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