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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French comes to the cage accompanied by MGM Intro. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French wants to clinch.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
Jenkins throws a solid leg kick but French takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jenkins.
French looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jenkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jenkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… French is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by French and Jenkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenkins trying to control the position but French is working away.
French throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Steve French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
French misses with a wild body shot.
French tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
French tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as French throws out the jab.
French misses with a wild body shot.
French throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French misses with a body shot.
French lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
French is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but French is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
French has good solid back control here.
Jenkins trying to control the position but French manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve French dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
French swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
French stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins slips under a jab from French.
French lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jenkins goes down and covers up as French starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve French!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hosea Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosea Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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222 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hosea Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva looking to control.
Snake Hunter stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Snake Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Snake Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Snake Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Snake Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snake Hunter works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snake Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snake Hunter controlling from the top position.
Snake Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snake Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snake Hunter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dutch Snake Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lusion has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Lyoto Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Lusion's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lusion wants a takedown.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lusion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lusion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lusion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lusion wants a takedown but no success here.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lusion.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Lusion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lusion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lusion throws an elbow but it misses.
Lusion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lusion tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Lusion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lusion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Lusion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lusion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Lusion.
Lusion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Lusion wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lusion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusion shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva pushes Lusion up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Lusion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Lusion passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lusion stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva closes the distance and pushes Lusion back into the cage.
Lusion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lusion walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lusion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch but Lusion is having none of it.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lusion's guard.
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.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lusion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Lusion is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva is looking to clinch but Lusion is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lusion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Lusion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lusion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Lusion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lusion keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva has Lusion up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lusion keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Lusion on that attempt.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lusion.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Lusion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lusion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lusion keeps it at a distance.
Lusion tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lusion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lusion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Lusion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to clinch up but Lusion circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lusion's guard.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to pass Lusion's guard but actually Lusion recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lusion is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Lusion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Lusion is having none of it.
Lusion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Lusion wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lusion stops Silva from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lusion shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Lyoto Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Lusion back into the cage.
Lusion can't get the takedown.
Lusion is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva presses Lusion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lusion!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lusion is defended easily by Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch but Lusion is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lusion tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lusion pushes him off.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lusion swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Lusion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lusion is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lusion.
Silva with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Lusion.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lusion controls his hands.
Lusion is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Lusion blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Lusion has him pressed against the cage.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lusion.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Lusion in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva working Lusion over with knees to the body.
Lusion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lusion jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Lusion is retaining full guard.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Lusion tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusion is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is really struggling to control Lusion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lusion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva stands up and beckons Lusion to his feet.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lyoto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lusion, who protects the arm well.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Lusion instead regains half guard.
Lyoto Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to stand up.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Lusion wants to clinch.
Anthony Lusion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is looking to clinch but Lusion is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lusion quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by I am Immortal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brighton's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Wade Wilson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Brighton's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brighton avoids a kick to the body.
Brighton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Brighton blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brighton swivels and escapes.
Brighton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brighton is out of range and Wilson settles back down.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brighton swivels and escapes.
Brighton misses with a few strikes there.
Brighton misses with a body shot.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Brighton is out of range.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton misses with a punch to the body.
Brighton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brighton trying to land knees to the body.
Brighton controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brighton won't want to take too many of those.
Brighton looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Wilson.
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!
Wilson gets through Brighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brighton's defenses.
It looks like Nick Brighton has been cut.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson gets through Brighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson working Brighton over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson pushes Brighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Brighton's ribcage. Brighton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brighton won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brighton backwards.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brighton.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Brighton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brighton won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Brighton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson cracks Brighton with a nice body shot.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Brighton's head.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Brighton in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brighton won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushes Brighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Brighton 's eye.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Brighton's ribcage.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Brighton's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson keeps control of Brighton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson lands an elbow inside that Brighton shrugs off.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Brighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brighton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brighton is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Brighton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brighton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Brighton counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Brighton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brighton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Brighton's leg. Brighton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brighton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson cracks Brighton with a nice body shot.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson works on Brighton's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brighton can do to turn this around?
Wilson digs a right hand into Brighton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brighton's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson working Brighton over with knees to the body.
Wilson is leaning against Brighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brighton is rocked!
Brighton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Brighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is leaning against Brighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Brighton's ribcage. Brighton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson has Brighton pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Brighton is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Wilson - that's hurt Brighton badly! Oh, another knee lands and Brighton is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Brighton doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wade Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Jingle Bell Knock Out. John Morrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Rose!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
Rose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
Morrison fails with the takedown
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Morrison has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison slips a jab from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoids a kick to the body.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose closes the distance and pushes Morrison back into the cage.
Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose is leaning against Morrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose lands a body punch.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Rose lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rose.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
John Morrison's cut is getting worse.
Rose pushes Morrison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands an elbow inside that Morrison shrugs off.
Rose gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
John Morrison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rose gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rose breaks the clinch.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
Morrison is rocked!
Jeez, John Morrison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rose rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Morrison! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rose is unloading with more strikes now! Morrison drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Rose!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys-Rocky Road To Dublin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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223 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scheisse lands with an overhand left.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Scheisse.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Connor defending well as Scheisse loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Scheisse.
Some wild striking there from Scheisse.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheisse is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connor.
Connor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scheisse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Scheisse swinging wildly here.
Connor moves to clinch but Scheisse breaks away
and Scheisse counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Connor tried to score with a low kick but Scheisse checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Scheisse is pushing Connor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scheisse is trying to maintain a safe position but Connor gets an underhook and turns Scheisse into the cage.
Scheisse missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Scheisse blocking some punches.
Scheisse lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.
Scheisse missing with knees to the body.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Scheisse avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Connor tries a body shot but Scheisse blocks it.
Scheisse lands a nice uppercut.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scheisse pushes off an throws an elbow but Connor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Scheisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scheisse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scheisse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scheisse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scheisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Connor avoids the body shot from Scheisse.
Scheisse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connor walks into a left hand.
Connor is rocked!
Scheisse closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Connor out cold! Connor corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Scheisse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mario theme. On his way into the cage it seems that Brokki Leboswski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brokki Leboswski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
288 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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282 lbs
32 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
Leboswski instigates a clinch.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Betoli blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski prevents the takedown attempt.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leboswski fails to land.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Betoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leboswski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leboswski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leboswski gets a clinch.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Betoli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Betoli blocking some punches.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski is pressed up against the cage. Betoli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leboswski down to the mat. Leboswski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Betoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betoli dives in and grabs Leboswski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes down on Betoli's head and hops out.
Betoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Betoli throws a looping overhand right but Leboswski ducks down to avoid it.
Leboswski throws the left hand but Betoli avoids the punch easily.
Leboswski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Betoli circles away.
Leboswski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Betoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli moves away
and Betoli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Betoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Betoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leboswski is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli prevents Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
Betoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leboswski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betoli passes into half guard.
Betoli stops Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leboswski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli is keen to just control but Leboswski is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokki Leboswski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leboswski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leboswski tries to kick Betoli off but Betoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Betoli is trying to work for a kimura but Leboswski is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leboswski tries to kick Betoli off but Betoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Betoli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leboswski!
Betoli is working for a guillotine from mount but Leboswski frees his head quite easily.
Betoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Betoli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leboswski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leboswski somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Brokki Leboswski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betoli.
Leboswski looks to throw the jab but Betoli is out of range.
Betoli works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leboswski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Leboswski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leboswski.
Betoli shoots in but no luck this time.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Leboswski throws a looping overhand right but Betoli ducks down to avoid it.
Betoli looks for a takedown but Leboswski sprawls well.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Betoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leboswski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Brokki Leboswski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leboswski as he avoids it easily.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Betoli ducked under it nicely.
Betoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leboswski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli lands with a hook. Leboswski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leboswski tries to close the distance and clinch but Betoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leboswski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Betoli - just one landing.
Brokki Leboswski is winning the standup battle so far.
Betoli misses the shot to the body.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Leboswski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Betoli jumps into guard, dragging Leboswski to the mat.
Leboswski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betoli on the ground.
Betoli is working an open guard so Leboswski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leboswski forces Betoli back against the cage and clinches.
Leboswski stops a takedown attempt from Betoli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leboswski.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has Leboswski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leboswski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leboswski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leboswski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brokki Leboswski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Betoli shoots in but Leboswski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leboswski looks to throw the jab but Betoli is out of range.
Leboswski cracks Betoli with a good jab.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Betoli circles away.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Leboswski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leboswski looks to land a right hand but Betoli moved out of range.
Leboswski scores with a jab to the head.
Betoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Betoli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leboswski is fending him off so far but Betoli persists. Nope, Leboswski circles away and we're back to standing.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Betoli ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leboswski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leboswski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leboswski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoli.
Leboswski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoli.
Leboswski avoids the body shot from Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a combination
and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leboswski won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leboswski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli prevents Leboswski from escaping the position.
Betoli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leboswski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Betoli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leboswski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
Mario Betoli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leboswski is not content to let Betoli control the position.
Leboswski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leboswski, who protects the arm well.
Leboswski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Betoli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Betoli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Betoli moves into full mount!
Betoli controlling from the full mount.
Leboswski is squirming around, avoiding Betoli's attempts to control the action.
Leboswski wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski bucks up and throws Betoli to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Leboswski walks into a straight right hand from Betoli.
Betoli 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli has a takedown stuffed.
Betoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Leboswski tries to sprawl out of it but Betoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leboswski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leboswski fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brokki Leboswski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Leboswski misses the jab.
Leboswski throws a jab when Betoli was well out of range.
Leboswski darts in and clinches Betoli up against the cage.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betoli backwards.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leboswski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Betoli.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski prevents the takedown attempt.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Betoli tries to pull guard but Leboswski won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leboswski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Betoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Leboswski tries a body shot but Betoli blocks it.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Betoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leboswski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leboswski lands a jab to the head.
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Betoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.
Leboswski gets caught flat footed, as Betoli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leboswski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leboswski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokki Leboswski had his way with Mario Betoli in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leboswski sprawls well. Leboswski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betoli gets slowly back to his feet.
Leboswski wants to clinch.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betoli throws a hook but Leboswski blocks it.
Leboswski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Betoli lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Betoli.
Leboswski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Betoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Leboswski throws out a loose jab but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betoli ducks under a wild hook from Leboswski.
Leboswski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Leboswski misses.
Leboswski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leboswski is looking to clinch but Betoli is avoiding it.
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.
Betoli lands a nice hook to Leboswski's body. Leboswski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Betoli dives in and grabs Leboswski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes down on Betoli's head and hops out.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leboswski as he avoids it easily.
Leboswski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leboswski rushes Betoli and presses him up against the cage.
Leboswski throws a punch but it's blocked by Betoli.
Betoli tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli jumps guard but Leboswski stands there with Betoli around his waist. Betoli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Betoli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leboswski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Betoli takes a shot to the head.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
Leboswski lands a right hand.
Leboswski pushes Betoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Betoli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leboswski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brokki Leboswski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Leboswski manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brokki Leboswski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leboswski, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brokki Leboswski!
Brokki Leboswski is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Alexander looks to land a body kick but Santana moved away.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santana throws a leg kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Alexander swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander 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 Santana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana misses the shot to the body.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Santana circles away.
Good leg kick by Santana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
Travis Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Santana.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Santana misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Travis Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana misses with a body kick.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Paolo Santana has been cut.
Alexander pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
Santana tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Alexander lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Santana's head.
Santana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexander's face.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santana looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexander.
Alexander pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander gets through Santana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paolo Santana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alexander - the referee stops the clock and Santana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alexander. Santana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Alexander closes the distance but Santana moves to the side
and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
Santana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
Alexander is controlling Santana's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis Alexander has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santana's calf.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santana's sensitive parts.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander clinches.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santana is rocked!
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands a big knee! That's hurt Santana! Oh, he's all over the place! Alexander lands another knee that sends Santana to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Alexander!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Crappler (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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crappler.
Crappler tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crappler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crappler misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Crappler ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like King Crappler has been cut.
Marciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano looking to throw knees to the head but Crappler is blocking nicely.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crappler avoids it.
Crappler avoids the elbow strike from Marciano, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crappler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crappler backwards.
That has opened up King Crappler's cut even more.
Crappler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crappler's defenses.
Marciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with an elbow strike.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crappler.
Marciano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above King Crappler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marciano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Marciano.
Crappler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crappler can't break the clinch.
Crappler blocks the elbow strike.
Marciano has Crappler pressed against the cage, preventing Crappler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crappler takes an elbow to the forehead.
King Crappler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Crappler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pewterschmidt's choice of entrance music: 7 Words. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lessard shoots and misses
and Pewterschmidt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pewterschmidt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lessard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pewterschmidt pinned against the cage. Pewterschmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pewterschmidt, right into the meat.
Pewterschmidt lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lessard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lessard is rocked!
Pewterschmidt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lessard tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Pewterschmidt!
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