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MMAFC 18: Hinuri vs. Aoki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane MacLain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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169 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koscheck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacLain's guard.
Koscheck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLain is looking to regain half guard here but Koscheck keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koscheck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacLain, who protects the arm well.
MacLain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koscheck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MacLain tries to improve position but can't.
Koscheck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koscheck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koscheck off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to roll but MacLain sticks to his back.
Koscheck is trying to get back to his feet but MacLain has full control of the position and if anything, Koscheck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
MacLain tries to get the hooks in deep but Koscheck pushed the leg off.
MacLain doesn't have the hooks in and Koscheck manages to turn into his guard.
MacLain wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koscheck passes MacLain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koscheck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacLain is just riding it out for now. Koscheck eventually gives up the hold.
MacLain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLain wants to improve his position but Koscheck is controlling well.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck is working for a kimura but MacLain is defending it quite comfortably.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
MacLain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koscheck slows the pace down in half guard.
Koscheck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLain is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacLain manages to get to full guard.
MacLain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koscheck uses it to pass to side control.
Koscheck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacLain, who protects the arm well.
MacLain manages to get back to half guard.
Koscheck is thwarting MacLain's attempts to control the position.
MacLain tries to get to full guard but Koscheck has control of the leg.
Koscheck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacLain defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain tries to kick Koscheck off but Koscheck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koscheck tries to stand and escape but MacLain is controlling the position.
MacLain manages to get to full guard.
Koscheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koscheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck trying to control but MacLain is working from the bottom.
MacLain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Koscheck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koscheck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLain's guard.
MacLain keeping moving, preventing Koscheck from controlling successfully.
MacLain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLain working for a triangle but Koscheck defends it easily.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.
MacLain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koscheck defends well.
Koscheck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain looking to control.
Koscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacLain keeping full guard, as Koscheck tries to pass.
Koscheck chips away with some ground and pound.
Koscheck trying to control but MacLain is working from the bottom.
Koscheck passes MacLain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koscheck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koscheck wants to work for an arm triangle but MacLain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koscheck is looking for a kimura but MacLain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koscheck to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain wants to get back to his feet.
Koscheck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacLain wants to get back to full guard.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain is keeping him busy.
MacLain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koscheck pulls his head out easily.
Koscheck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLain is pressing down on Koscheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLain looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
Koscheck throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck drops back looking for a leg! MacLain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacLain manages to kick Koscheck off! Koscheck jumps back into MacLain's guard.
MacLain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koscheck manages to get himself to full guard.
MacLain stands up and waves to Koscheck to follow him.
Koscheck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacLain.
MacLain thuds a left hand into Koscheck's body.
Koscheck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacLain was covering up waiting for the punch and Koscheck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koscheck is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koscheck trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koscheck manages to get himself to full guard.
Koscheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLain defends it easily.
MacLain is working Koscheck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain forces his way into half guard.
Koscheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane MacLain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koscheck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacLain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacLain has managed to get both his arms back between Koscheck's legs - danger averted.
MacLain with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacLain stands and throws Koscheck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacLain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koscheck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLain decides to stand back up.
A leg kick checked by MacLain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koscheck working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.
Koscheck looking for a guillotine here but MacLain defends easily.
MacLain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koscheck is proving hard to escape from.
MacLain stands up and waves to Koscheck to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacLain.
MacLain working away.
MacLain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck prevents MacLain from improving position.
MacLain is trying to get an arm triangle but Koscheck is defending well.
Koscheck manages to get back to half guard.
Koscheck looking for submissions off his back.
Koscheck is looking to control MacLain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koscheck avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck actively working from the bottom here.
Koscheck is looking to control MacLain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koscheck avoid being mounted?
MacLain seems to be looking for submissions.
MacLain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koscheck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLain.
MacLain seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Koscheck gets back to full guard.
MacLain tries to free his leg and advance position but Koscheck is retaining full guard.
MacLain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koscheck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLain defends well.
MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koscheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacLain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacLain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey comes to the cage accompanied by When the man comes around - Johnny Cash. Jim Carrey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Reid's chin.
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160 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Reid!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reid was covering up waiting for the punch and Carrey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carrey drops back looking for a leg! Reid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reid manages to kick Carrey off! Carrey jumps back into Reid's guard.
Carrey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrey drops back looking for a leg! Reid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reid manages to kick Carrey off! Carrey jumps back into Reid's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrey drops back looking for a leg! Reid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reid manages to kick Carrey off! Carrey jumps back into Reid's guard.
Carrey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carrey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reid has escaped and now he's on top!
Reid is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carrey has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reid is looking to defend but Carrey has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reid! Carrey pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reid taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Carrey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trujące rośliny. Evans has chosen Pride FC as his entrance music. 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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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans wants to break free but Jones has control.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bj Evans has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones stalling the fight.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evans is trying to break free.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Jones prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Evans letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Evans tries to tie him up.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Connor Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Evans tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Evans.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Evans tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Evans.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones landing knees 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!
Evans tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bj Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Evans jumps guard.
Jones stops Evans from standing up.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones stands and steps away. Evans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans is trying to break free.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls guard.
Evans is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Connor Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Evans.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Bj Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans wants to break free but Jones has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Silvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer comes to the cage accompanied by RUSH - THOM SAWYER. Dominick Silvic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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20
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thom Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Silvic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvic clinches with his opponent.
Silvic gets underhooks to prevent Sawyer's takedown attempt.
Silvic tries a knee to the head but Sawyer blocks it.
Silvic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sawyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sawyer is trying to trip Silvic. He has hold of a leg but Silvic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sawyer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! Silvic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvic manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into Silvic's guard.
Sawyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silvic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sawyer has Silvic in his guard.
Sawyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sawyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvic.
Silvic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silvic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silvic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvic wants to get up but he can't break Sawyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silvic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sawyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvic has managed to get both his arms back between Sawyer's legs - danger averted.
Silvic throws a big elbow that misses.
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvic.
Silvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvic defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silvic throwing strikes but missing.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Silvic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvic wants to stand but Sawyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Silvic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvic postures up and lands a big shot to Sawyer's brow.
Silvic wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Silvic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sawyer is keeping the position for now.
Sawyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sawyer tries to get out of the position.
Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Silvic pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvic defends well.
Silvic wanted to stand there but Sawyer had control of the position.
Sawyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvic wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silvic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sawyer has a closed guard, preventing Silvic from standing up.
Silvic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvic pushes down on Sawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silvic wants to control but Sawyer is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silvic lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer actively working from the bottom here.
Silvic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sawyer to stand up.
Silvic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sawyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvic misses with the combination.
Silvic leaves Sawyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silvic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sawyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sawyer looking for a takedown.
Silvic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sawyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Silvic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Silvic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silvic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silvic stuffs the takedown attempt from Sawyer. Sawyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Silvic clinches with his opponent.
Sawyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silvic with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thom Sawyer has been cut.
Sawyer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silvic regains guard.
Sawyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silvic dives on top into guard.
Silvic wants to stand but Sawyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silvic wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Silvic throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvic with a nice head shot there.
Silvic slips nicely into half guard.
Sawyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Silvic.
Silvic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sawyer's head.
Silvic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sawyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silvic pulls his head out easily.
Silvic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sawyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silvic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silvic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sawyer is keeping the position for now.
Sawyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawyer, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silvic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silvic wants to pass the guard but Sawyer is keeping the position.
Sawyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvic defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominick Silvic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvic tries to stand but Sawyer is controlling from the bottom.
Sawyer working for a triangle but Silvic defends it easily.
Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Silvic pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvic stays in close to Sawyer's body and controls the position.
Sawyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silvic throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvic is pushing down on Sawyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sawyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Silvic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sawyer actively working from the bottom here.
Sawyer tries to roll over but Silvic keeps him under control.
Silvic wants to stand but Sawyer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silvic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sawyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sawyer taking some punishment here, with Silvic in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Silvic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thom Sawyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sawyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvic.
Silvic feints and then cracks Sawyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sawyer down.
Thom Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Silvic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silvic looks for the body kick but Sawyer saw that one coming.
Sawyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silvic tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range.
Silvic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silvic digs a good body shot into Sawyer's ribs.
Sawyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvic pinned against the cage. Silvic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sawyer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silvic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sawyer pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer seems to be working for a kimura but Silvic defends the submission attempt.
Silvic looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silvic defends it well.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura but Silvic is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvic is looking for a sweep. Sawyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic wants to get back to his feet.
Silvic actively working from the bottom here.
Sawyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvic sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvic gets back to full guard.
Silvic is looking for a triangle but Sawyer pushes his legs off easily.
Silvic is pulling down on Sawyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Sawyer, at least for the moment.
Silvic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sawyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silvic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! Silvic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvic manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into Silvic's guard.
Sawyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sawyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sawyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sawyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silvic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silvic dives on top into guard.
Sawyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvic trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Silvic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thom Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvic defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Silvic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Silvic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Domination. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
184 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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22
211 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Sane!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi gets a takedown into half guard.
Sane is trying to stand up here but Adebisi is controlling him well.
Adebisi moves nicely into side control.
Sane is trying to control Adebisi's posture but Adebisi avoids it.
Sane is trying to get back to half guard.
Adebisi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sane tries to bench press Adebisi off him but Adebisi keeps the position.
Adebisi lands a nice forearm strike.
Adebisi working away.
Sane misses with an elbow from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sane's face as Adebisi controls the position.
Sane tries to bench press Adebisi off him but Adebisi keeps the position.
Adebisi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sane being controlled for a moment.
Sane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adebisi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adebisi working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi working the ground and pound.
Adebisi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adebisi working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi trying to control the action but Sane is working from the bottom.
Adebisi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sane to his feet.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sane but Sane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adebisi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sane wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebisi is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebisi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Adebisi successfully pulls guard.
Adebisi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adebisi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sane is looking to escape.
Sane wants to control but Adebisi is having none of it.
Adebisi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sane shrugs it off.
Sane is trying to reverse the position but instead Adebisi has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi 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.
Adebisi rushes Sane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adebisi breaks from the clinch.
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adebisi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sane tries to stand but Adebisi is controlling his head.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Adebisi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sane is trying to control. Adebisi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Adebisi wants to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Adebisi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Adebisi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to hold on but Sane pushes him away.
Sane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adebisi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adebisi wants to hold on but Sane pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Adebisi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Adebisi tries to hold on but Sane pushes him away.
Sane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sane won't let Adebisi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sane lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi regains half guard.
Adebisi pushes Sane off and gets back to his feet.
Sane gets the takedown into side control.
Sane is breathing heavily.
Adebisi throws Sane to one side and escapes!
Adebisi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sane.
Adebisi is not content to let Sane control the position.
Adebisi wants to control but Sane postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane wants to control but Adebisi is keeping him busy.
Adebisi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adebisi pushes Sane off and gets back to his feet.
Sane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebisi defending well though.
Adebisi has one foot on Sane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adebisi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sane to his feet.
Adebisi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Adebisi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sane misses with a wild body shot.
Adebisi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sane backs up against the cage.
Adebisi shoots for a takedown but Sane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebisi instigates a clinch.
Adebisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adebisi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adebisi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane trying to control the action but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Sane tries to advance to mount but Adebisi denies him.
Sane avoids the strikes from the bottom by Adebisi.
Adebisi tries to improve position but can't.
Adebisi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Adebisi closes the distance and pushes Sane back into the cage.
Adebisi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adebisi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi pulls Sane in close to prevent any damage.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adebisi has control of Sane's left arm, preventing Sane from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Adebisi just wasn't active enough.
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adebisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sane throws out the jab.
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!
Sane takes the fight into the clinch.
Adebisi stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adebisi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane 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.
Adebisi is pulling down on Sane's head to control his posture.
Simon Adebisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adebisi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adebisi!
Adebisi just holding on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi tries to lock up and control but Sane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sane throwing strikes here but Adebisi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Adebisi looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sane avoids the attempt from Adebisi to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sane wants to control the pace but Adebisi is squirming around nicely.
Bret Sane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi regains half guard.
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 Simon Adebisi.
Well Adebisi 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
In his post fight interview, Simon Adebisi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Kong Le has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Hall's chin.
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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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
14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kong Le!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le lands a head kick. Hall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jesse Hall has been cut.
Hall shoots in but Le avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Le shows good takedown defense.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le as he jumps to the side.
A head kick by Hall misses
and Le counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall is rocked!
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!
Le dances in with a quick combination. Hall is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Le snaps Hall's head back. Hall stumbles backwards against the cage. Le steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hall's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hall just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kong Le!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guied Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guied Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bulman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guied Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bulman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bulman has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bulman landing punches.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Bulman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Guied Smith has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Bulman finish him?
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Bulman keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Bulman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulman grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bulman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bulman advances to mount.
Bulman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bulman lands a big shot to the head and Smith winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Bulman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Dietrich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Dietrich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dietrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dietrich connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Dietrich connects with a solid leg kick.
Dietrich digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dietrich.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Dietrich.
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!
Dietrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Dietrich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dietrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dietrich gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Dietrich postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Dietrich throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dietrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dietrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dietrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Dietrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dietrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dietrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dietrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Dietrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dietrich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dietrich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dietrich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Dietrich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Dietrich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dietrich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dietrich working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dietrich is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Silva is trying to escape and Dietrich transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Silva is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dietrich! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josef Dietrich!
Our winner, Josef Dietrich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm by Darude. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
153 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinuri scores with a nice right hand.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Hinuri saw that one coming.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hinuri!
Hinuri gets back to half guard.
Aoki is trying to control. Hinuri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hinuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki throwing shots but Hinuri is blocking nicely.
Hinuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Hinuri defends it.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hinuri defending well though.
Hinuri is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Hinuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Hinuri blocks nicely.
Hinuri is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hinuri is on top in guard.
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hinuri stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hinuri!
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hinuri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Hinuri has control of the leg.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinuri trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Hinuri blocks nicely.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Hinuri's brow.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hinuri wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki cracks Hinuri with a solid left hand.
Hinuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hinuri is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Hinuri has wrist control.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hinuri's head.
Hinuri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinuri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hinuri is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinuri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hinuri trying to land knees to the body.
Hinuri prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Hinuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but Hinuri has double underhooks.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hinuri prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Hinuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Hinuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Hinuri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aoki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hinuri thuds his shin into the meat of Aoki's side.
Hinuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hinuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Hinuri won't allow it.
Hinuri wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Hinuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinuri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hinuri keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Hinuri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard.
Aoki is controlling Hinuri's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hinuri wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Hinuri just wasn't active enough.
Hinuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Hinuri counters with a left to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hinuri.
Aoki cracks Hinuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hinuri lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hinuri as he avoids it easily.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a hook. Hinuri ducked under it nicely.
Hinuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinuri ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Hinuri throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki moves forwards but Hinuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hinuri cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Hinuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hinuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hinuri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Hinuri's guard.
Hinuri has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Hinuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Hinuri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Hinuri moved out of range nicely.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Hinuri seems unphased.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hinuri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hinuri thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Hinuri.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Hinuri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack Hinuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hinuri as he jumps to the side.
Jack Hinuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Hinuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hinuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hinuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri scores with a leg kick.
Jack Hinuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Hinuri lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Hinuri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Hinuri does no damage.
Hinuri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Hinuri misses with a leg kick.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Hinuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aoki.
Hinuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jack Hinuri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hinuri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Hinuri looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Hinuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Hinuri circles away easily
and Hinuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hinuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hinuri lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hinuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Hinuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hinuri cracks Aoki with an open hand slap.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri lands a front kick.
Aoki catches Hinuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hinuri swinging wildly here.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Hinuri shows good takedown defense.
Jack Hinuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Hinuri cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Hinuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Hinuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hinuri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aoki eats them both and turns towards Hinuri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hinuri lands with a nice combination. Aoki backs away looking to recover.
Hinuri throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Aoki.
Hinuri slips under a jab from Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Aoki moves forwards but Hinuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hinuri takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Hinuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Nice cross by Hinuri.
Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Hinuri. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hinuri but Hinuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hinuri throws out a powerful jab.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinuri circles away.
Aoki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Hinuri lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Hinuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hinuri misses with a wild combination.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Hinuri is just out of range.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hinuri is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Hinuri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Hinuri.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Hinuri cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hinuri is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Hinuri circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hinuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinuri scores with a jab.
Hinuri works the jab nicely.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hinuri to the mat! Hinuri manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hinuri working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Hinuri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinuri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aoki is surviving well by controlling Hinuri's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hinuri clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hinuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Hinuri as Aoki shoots in.
Hinuri tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hinuri lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Hinuri ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Hinuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hinuri can pounce on him.
Hinuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Hinuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Hinuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Hinuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hinuri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hinuri digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
Hinuri slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Hinuri.
Hinuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Hinuri sprawls well.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hinuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hinuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki's head backwards.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hinuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hinuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hinuri tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hinuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hinuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hinuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hinuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hinuri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Hinuri.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hinuri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Masakazu Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hinuri to see if he's OK.
Aoki misses with the ground and pound.
Aoki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hinuri to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hinuri's head.
Aoki is thwarting Hinuri's attempts to control the position.
Aoki throwing shots but Hinuri is blocking nicely.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hinuri's head.
Hinuri trying to control here.
Hinuri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri gets full guard.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hinuri is retaining full guard.
Hinuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hinuri is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aoki rolls with it to try and escape but Hinuri cranks on the arm and Aoki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hinuri!
Jack Hinuri retains his featherweight title!
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