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EUFC 183 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Doet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doet!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Anello. That snapped Doet's head back.
Doet throws a body punch but Anello moves out of range.
Doet drops his hands momentarily and Anello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anello misses with a looping left.
Doet cracks Anello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doet scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Doet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doet throws a leg kick but Anello sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anello scores with the left hand. Doet knows he should have avoided that one.
Anello misses with a hook. Doet ducked under it nicely.
Anello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doet misses with a low kick.
Anello lands a jab to the nose.
Doet shoots in for a takedown but Anello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anello lands with a hook. Doet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doet ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
Anello misses with a few strikes there.
Doet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anello cracks Doet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anello is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doet lands a leg kick that knocks Anello off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello checks the leg kick.
Doet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doet ducks right into an uppercut from Anello.
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!
Anello 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.
Anello connects with a solid leg kick.
Doet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doet throws the kick towards the body but Anello avoids it.
Doet tries to score with a low kick but Anello moves his leg out of the way.
Anello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Anello.
Doet misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello misses with a kick to the body.
Doet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anello. Anello obviously looking to wear him down.
Anello lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Anello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anello lands with an overhand left.
Anello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doet.
Doet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anello cracks a nice hook into Doet's ribs.
Anello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doet at a distance.
Anello is looking to chop away at Doet's legs.
Doet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Doet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anello working to try and regain half guard.
Doet tries to control but Anello wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doet.
Doet is looking to slow Anello down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Doet.
Doet looks to land a body kick but Anello moved away.
Anello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doet momentarily.
Doet connects with a solid leg kick.
Doet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anello. Anello obviously looking to wear him down.
Anello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anello misses with a wild body shot.
Doet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doet scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello throws a front kick that sends Doet stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Anello as he connects with a hook.
Anello lands with an uppercut that bounces Doet off the cage and back into range.
Doet walks into a left hand.
Anello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Doet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doet has his takedown stuffed
and Anello counters with an inside leg kick.
Calogero Anello is winning the standup battle so far.
Anello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doet moves away.
Anello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doet.
Doet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anello.
Anello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doet swings for the body but Anello moves out of range.
Anello connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doet lands a leg kick that knocks Anello off balance momentarily.
Anello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doet in his tracks.
Doet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anello.
Doet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anello.
Good leg kick by Anello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calogero Anello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Anello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anello rather than just go for the knockout.
Doet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot lands for Anello.
Anello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anello throws a jab but it's blocked by Doet.
Doet ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
Doet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anello.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anello.
Doet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello cracks Doet with an open hand slap.
Anello tests Doet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that second round.
That's time! Anello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anello. That did some damage!
Doet misses with a hook to the body
and Doet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anello punishes Doet's body with a nice straight punch.
Doet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anello's calf.
Good leg kick by Anello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anello connects with a body shot.
Anello looks to land a right hand but Doet moved out of range.
Doet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anello doesn't seem bothered though.
Anello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anello.
Doet checks the leg kick.
Doet thows a leg kick but Anello checks it
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Anello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anello with a nice cross.
Doet takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Anello as Doet shoots in.
Doet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anello to the ground. Doet is now in Anello's guard.
Doet trying to control but Anello is working from the bottom.
John Doet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doet is fighting to break Anello's control of his arms but Anello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doet won't allow Anello to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doet trying to control but Anello is working from the bottom.
Anello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doet won't allow Anello to get back to his feet.
Anello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doet wants to pass the guard but Anello is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anello works the jab nicely.
Doet misses with a body kick.
Doet misses with a low kick.
Doet swings for the body but Anello moves out of range.
Doet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doet takes a swing at Anello's ribcage but misses.
Anello lands a leg kick that knocks Doet off balance momentarily.
Doet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Anello.
Doet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doet is looking to land body kicks.
Anello moves out of range of the leg kick from Doet.
Doet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doet misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doet misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anello lands with an uppercut that bounces Doet off the cage and back into range.
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 Calogero Anello.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anello, 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 Cecil Peabody 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... Calogero Anello!
A victorious Calogero Anello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta comes to the cage accompanied by the tough guy song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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203 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duece Delta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gomi tries to lock up and control but Delta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Gomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Delta goes for an armbar but Gomi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gomi.
Gomi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delta is keeping the position for now.
Gomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delta looking for a guillotine here but Gomi defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Delta is retaining full guard.
Delta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Delta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delta has his foot on Gomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Delta looking for a guillotine here but Gomi defends easily.
Delta has his foot on Gomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomi passes into half guard.
Gomi trying to control the action but Delta is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delta is just riding it out for now. Gomi eventually gives up the hold.
Delta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi is working for a submission of some sort.
Delta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi trying to control the action but Delta is working from the bottom.
Delta regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomi.
Delta actively working from the bottom here.
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delta is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Gomi prevents Delta from improving his position.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delta keeps working.
Gomi is thwarting Delta's attempts to control the position.
Delta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomi works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delta is squirming around, avoiding Gomi's attempts to control the action.
Delta is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Delta is holding on tight.
Delta is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Delta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Delta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomi's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delta trying to control from the bottom.
Delta is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomi is looking to advance position but Delta won't allow it.
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 Duece Delta will probably get the nod.
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.
Delta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delta wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomi.
Delta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Delta has Gomi in his guard.
Gomi forces his way into half guard.
Gomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomi prevents Delta from improving his position.
Gomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delta defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomi is looking for a kimura but Delta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage.
Gomi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomi pulls his head out easily.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delta keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomi's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delta gets his hands free as Gomi looks to control.
Gomi breaks Delta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Delta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gomi uses it to pass to side control.
Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delta, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delta has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delta is looking to reverse the position.
Delta is working hard here to advance position.
Delta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomi's best efforts.
Delta looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delta is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delta is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomi.
Gomi passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomi is working for a guillotine from mount but Delta frees his head quite easily.
Delta can't escape the position.
Delta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gomi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomi prevents Delta from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsatsu Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Delta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delta is one step ahead there.
Tsatsu Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi working for a triangle but Delta defends it easily.
Delta drops back looking for a leg! Gomi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomi manages to kick Delta off! Delta jumps back into Gomi's guard.
Delta advances to half guard.
Delta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delta 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi gets back to full guard.
Delta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delta wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
Gomi has his feet on Delta's thighs here. He's pushed Delta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Delta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsatsu Gomi!
Tsatsu Gomi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by hed(pe)- Bartender. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Rivers 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.
Rivers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omega lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega is struggling to control the position.
Rivers tries to circle away but Omega has him pinned against the cage.
Omega tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Omega back against the cage.
Come on Omega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Omega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries to break free but Omega pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega lands with a light punch inside.
Omega tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Omega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
Omega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Omega counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
Omega scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horrible takedown by Rivers or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega which made him look bad.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Omega thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Omega cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omega lands a leg kick that knocks Rivers off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega lands a big uppercut and Rivers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rivers looks OK. Omega waves Rivers back to his feet!
Rivers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega has managed to clinch.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omega leaning his opponent against the cage.
Omega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omega creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rivers with a big uppercut! Rivers tries to clinch up but Omega pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rivers to the mat! Rivers covers up and Omega unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thor Omega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by I am Immortal. Mayfield has chosen Dean Martin - Ain't That a Kick in the Head as his entrance music. Tyler Mayfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
13 - 7 - 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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayfield moves away.
Mayfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Mayfield tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Mayfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayfield scores with a nice body kick.
Mayfield throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Wilson blocks the low kick.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayfield.
Mayfield ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Mayfield counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Mayfield motions for Wilson to come forward. Mayfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield misses with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Mayfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayfield, right into the meat.
Wilson checks a low kick from Mayfield.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayfield.
Mayfield takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Mayfield moved away.
Mayfield is looking to land body kicks.
Mayfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayfield ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Mayfield avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Mayfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat.
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!
Mayfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayfield tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Mayfield blocks the low kick.
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayfield wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Mayfield defending well.
Mayfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayfield.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayfield controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Mayfield is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayfield slips under a jab from Wilson.
Mayfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilson scores with a jab to the head.
Mayfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyler Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Wilson works Mayfield's body with a nice hook.
Mayfield throws a body kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Mayfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayfield throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Mayfield only half commits.
Jab from Wilson.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayfield off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Tyler Mayfield has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayfield prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
Mayfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson tries for a kimura but Mayfield is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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 Tyler Mayfield's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Mayfield thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson scores with a jab. Mayfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayfield.
Mayfield wants to land a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Mayfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mayfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Mayfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Mayfield tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson checks a low kick from Mayfield.
Mayfield misses with a body kick.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayfield is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayfield misses with a low kick.
Mayfield thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Mayfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Mayfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayfield misses the target.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Mayfield scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
Mayfield misses with a body kick.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayfield.
Mayfield lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayfield throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Mayfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Mayfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayfield slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Mayfield's head but Mayfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Mayfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick from Mayfield.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson 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.
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Mayfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayfield manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Mayfield's guard.
Mayfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up over Mayfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayfield wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard.
Mayfield wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayfield has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mayfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Mayfield throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayfield.
Mayfield tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson stands up over Mayfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wade Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayfield trying to control the position.
Mayfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayfield tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mayfield can't escape the position.
Wilson landing shots from mount.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mayfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayfield wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mayfield is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wilson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wilson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mayfield knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mayfield for a finish.
Wilson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wilson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
A lull in the action here.
Wade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayfield can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mayfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Mayfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson 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.
Mayfield trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayfield tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Tyler Mayfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wade Wilson.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayfield counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilson scores with a hook.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayfield's hands.
Mayfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayfield, right into the meat.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayfield 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 Wilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid body kick from Wilson.
Mayfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wade Wilson made sure he mentioned Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aalto - Resolution. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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161 lbs
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166 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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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
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okano throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Okano only half commits.
Okano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okano lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Okano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Decent striking displayed by Okano there.
Graves looks to land a combination. Okano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Okano connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okano thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves moves into the clinch.
A short right from Okano.
Graves manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Okano slams his shin into Graves's torso.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Okano tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Okano thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okano keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graves 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.
Graves trying to control the action but Okano is working from the bottom.
Okano is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Okano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves prevents Okano from improving his position.
Okano wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Okano tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Okano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Okano has his hands clasped together around Graves's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves thows a leg kick but Okano checks it
and Okano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graves's knee momentarily.
Okano takes the fight into the clinch.
Okano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Okano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Okano controls the action.
Okano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okano wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Okano is looking to land body kicks.
Okano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves blocks a body shot from Okano.
Graves is working Okano over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Okano.
Graves prevents a body shot from Okano.
Okano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Okano fails to land.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okano throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okano tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
Okano tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Graves tries a body shot but Okano blocks it.
Okano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okano tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Okano throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Okano misses with a knee to the head.
Okano looks gassed!
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okano misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okano under the eye.
Graves checks a low kick from Okano.
Okano throws a front kick that sends Graves stumbling back into the cage.
Graves lands with a hook. Okano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okano walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
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 Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Okano misses with a body kick.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okano stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okano throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Graves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Okano is predictable there
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Okano avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Okano throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Okano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Okano.
A combination from Graves does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano misses with a low kick.
Okano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Graves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okano is out of range.
Okano has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Okano throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okano misses with a body kick.
Okano is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Okano's front leg but catches the back leg as Okano tries to avoid it.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Koji Okano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Okano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okano misses with a right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okano's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves avoids the head kick by Okano.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okano.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Okano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves is looking to slow Okano down with leg kicks.
Graves avoids the head kick by Okano.
Good work by Graves as he checks the leg kick.
Graves scores with a kick to the body.
Graves thuds a left hand into Okano's body.
Graves lands with a cross.
Graves thows a leg kick but Okano checks it
and Okano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graves's knee momentarily.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okano throws a body kick that misses.
Okano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Gustav Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Graves throws a head kick that Okano semi-blocks.
Gustav Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves clobbers Okano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Okano drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Gustav Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okano tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Okano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okano struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Okano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okano misses with a knee to the head.
Okano is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves tries for a takedown but Okano manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Okano backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okanos head.
Okano throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okano.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves throws a head kick but Okano moves out of range.
Okano throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Okano thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Okano fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Graves misses with a low kick.
Okano is looking to land body kicks.
Okano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okano's elbow.
Okano tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Okano's defenses.
Okano gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Okano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okano swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okano takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Okano throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okano is rocked!
Graves tries to work over Okano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okano is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Okano landing knees to the head.
Okano seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Okano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okano.
Okano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okano misses with a knee strike.
Okano missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okano backwards.
Okano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves is leaning against Okano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves gets through Okano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves presses Okano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves throws a big uppercut that drops Okano! More strikes from Graves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Okano lies dazed against the cage as Graves celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Graves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holyfield gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holyfield tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyfield's elbow.
Holyfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Holyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Penn slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Holyfield.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyfield's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
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!
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Holyfield pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyfield's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyfield's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Holyfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Penn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn working aggressively here.
Holyfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holyfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Holyfield lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Penn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holyfield is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holyfield cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that round.
That's time! Holyfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holyfield.
Holyfield feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Holyfield throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Holyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn slips under a jab.
A jab from Holyfield misses.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holyfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Holyfield throws out a powerful jab.
Penn throws a series of punches but Holyfield avoids them all with ease.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick from Holyfield lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn misses with some punches.
A short left from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
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!
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Holyfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Holyfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Holyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holyfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Holyfield drops back down to his feet.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Holyfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Good body shot from Penn.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holyfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Penn misses.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Holyfield shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holyfield scores with a jab.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holyfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holyfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Penn gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn'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.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Holyfield.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Holyfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holyfield has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Penn.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nate Holyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nate Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
Penn digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Holyfield lands a body punch.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Holyfield avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Cassius Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Holyfield avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Holyfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Will Holyfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Holyfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holyfield tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is really stuck here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Holyfield looking for the choke from the back.
Holyfield has good solid back control here.
Penn showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holyfield's guard. Nice work there by Penn.
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 Nate Holyfield.
Well Holyfield 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield!
Nate Holyfield managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soleil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baddabing.
Good exchange - Baddabing coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baddabing darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baddabing slips under a jab from Soleil.
Soleil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Baddabing as he checks the leg kick.
Baddabing misses with a straight left.
A combination from Baddabing does no damage.
Soleil connects with the punch.
Soleil connects with a nice looking jab.
Soleil lands a nice hook to Baddabing's body. Baddabing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Baddabing misses.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soleil throws a leg kick that misses.
Soleil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baddabing moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baddabing staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Soleil or perhaps it was just good defense by Baddabing which made him look bad.
Baddabing darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soleil takes one on the button.
Baddabing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soleil misses with a looping left.
Soleil shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddabing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soleil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baddabing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soleil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soleil throws a lazy right hand but Baddabing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a straight left.
Soleil moves forwards but Baddabing connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Baddabing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baddabing throws out a powerful jab.
Baddabing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soleil but Soleil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baddabing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soleil.
Soleil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baddabing avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Baddabing fails to land.
Soleil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manny Baddabing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Soleil.
Baddabing scores with a shot to the side of Soleil's head.
Baddabing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baddabing lands an elbow that stopped Soleil in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing lands a shoulder strike.
Soleil working aggressively here.
Soleil misses with a punch on the inside.
Soleil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baddabing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baddabing struggles to land a body shot inside as Soleil controls his hands.
Baddabing lands with a short shot to the head.
Soleil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baddabing moves out of range as Soleil throws a body kick.
Soleil connects with a looping right hand.
Baddabing lands with a hook. Soleil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baddabing is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soleil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Soleil lunges at Baddabing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baddabing's hand.
Baddabing lands with a hook. Soleil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soleil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baddabing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soleil scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing throws a series of punches but Soleil avoids them all with ease.
Baddabing throws a hook to the side of Soleil's head but Soleil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil missing with a left hand there. Baddabing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soleil lands a really nice looking cross but Baddabing seems unphased.
Soleil throws out a loose jab but Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Soleil is having none of it.
Baddabing with a jab.
Baddabing misses with a looping right.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Soleil moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing works over Soleil's head and body with a nice combination.
Soleil misses with a low kick.
Baddabing misses with the combination.
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Soleil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Baddabing finds it's way through Soleil's defenses.
Baddabing shoots in but Soleil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Soleil ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Soleil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soleil looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Manny Baddabing is winning the standup battle so far.
Soleil checks a leg kick.
Baddabing defending well as Soleil loads up on a big left hand.
Baddabing blocks a jab.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Soleil moved out of range nicely.
Soleil thows a body shot but no joy.
Baddabing misses with a low kick.
Baddabing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soleil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Soleil misses its intended target.
Baddabing throws a body punch but Soleil moves out of range.
Soleil throws a big shot that misses.
Baddabing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soleil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing moves away from the strike by Soleil.
Soleil throws a low kick but Baddabing moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soleil scores with a shot to the body.
Baddabing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soleil swivels and escapes.
Soleil lands a slapping body shot.
Soleil blocks a jab.
Soleil throws a sloppy head kick and Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing lands with a nice combination. Soleil backs away looking to recover.
Baddabing defending well as Soleil loads up on a big left hand.
Soleil ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Soleil connects with a body shot that sends Baddabing's belly button to the back.
Soleil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soleil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing is staying active underneath Soleil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baddabing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baddabing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soleil.
Baddabing trying to control from the bottom.
Baddabing is looking to improve his position.
Soleil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soleil wants to control but Baddabing is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soleil lands a nice short elbow.
Soleil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baddabing defending well though.
Soleil throwing shots but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Soleil is looking to advance position but Baddabing won't allow it.
Soleil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baddabing is looking to improve his position.
Soleil is looking to advance position but Baddabing won't allow it.
Soleil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baddabing is looking to control Soleil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baddabing avoid being mounted?
Soleil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soleil thows a huge punch but Baddabing dodges it nicely.
Baddabing is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soleil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baddabing is not content to let Soleil control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soleil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Soleil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baddabing throws a leg kick but Soleil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baddabing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Soleil counter with a right hand.
Soleil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Soleil - just one landing.
Soleil avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Soleil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soleil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baddabing connects with a looping right hand.
Baddabing connects with a looping right hand.
Soleil misses with a takedown attempt - Baddabing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soleil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soleil misses with a looping left.
Soleil dodges the punch combination from Baddabing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soleil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baddabing jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soleil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baddabing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soleil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soleil.
Baddabing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baddabing.
Soleil looking to stall.
Soleil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
Baddabing looking for a takedown.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Soleil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil lands with a short shot to the head.
Soleil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baddabing's elbow.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baddabing digs a right hand into Soleil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soleil's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soleil can't find room to land a body shot as Baddabing controls the action.
Soleil blocking some punches.
Baddabing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baddabing lands with a left to the head.
Soleil looking to slow down the pace here.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Soleil.
Baddabing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soleil backwards.
Manny Baddabing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baddabing lands an elbow just above Soleil 's eye.
Baddabing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soleil stalling in the clinch.
Baddabing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soleil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baddabing lands an elbow inside that Soleil shrugs off.
Soleil is working Baddabing over against the cage.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soleil backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Soleil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soleil lands a shoulder strike.
Baddabing blocks the elbow strike.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Soleil pushes Baddabing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soleil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soleil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baddabing's elbow.
Baddabing lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Soleil.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Baddabing.
Soleil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baddabing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soleil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Baddabing.
Soleil is pressed up against the cage. Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soleil down to the mat. Soleil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing throws a chopping leg kick but Soleil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baddabing moves into the clinch.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soleil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baddabing avoiding damage as Soleil throws knees to the body.
Baddabing working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baddabing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soleil's elbow.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Soleil.
Baddabing being controlled against the cage.
Soleil wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddabing won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baddabing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baddabing is working for takedown but Soleil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soleil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch but Soleil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Manny Baddabing.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Enter Sandman - Metallica. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Beef cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Beef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Beef.
Jones lands with a straight right. Beef didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beef avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones lunges at Beef with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beef's hand.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Beef. That snapped Jones's head back.
Lazarus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Beef ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beef throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Beef ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Beef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beef down.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beef checks it well.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Beef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beef does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beef has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Beef moves away from the strike by Jones.
A big left from Beef misses.
Chicken Beef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beef takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beef.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones tries to bum rush Beef with a series of wild strikes but Beef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a right and a left that Beef avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Beef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws the left hand but Beef avoids the punch easily.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Beef checks it.
Beef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Beef wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Beef lands the left hand.
Beef sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Beef moves into the clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Beef connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones pushes Beef back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Beef's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to circle away but Beef has him pinned against the cage.
Beef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beef throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beef keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beef manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Beef would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beef wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beef decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Beef counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a jab when Beef was well out of range.
Jones digs a good hook to Beef's body.
Beef checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beef in his tracks.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones with a jab.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick but Beef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Beef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Beef misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Beef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beef gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beef prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beef backwards.
Beef lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Beef controls his hands.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Beef is controlling him.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beef momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Beef slips the punch.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Beef slips the punch.
Beef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beef moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Beef's head but Beef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a leg kick but Beef sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Beef.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beef's guard.
Beef is trying to keep Jones in close.
Beef looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beef is keeping the position for now.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beef wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Beef controlling Jones's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Beef is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Jones.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Beef pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Beef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Beef counters with a solid body kick.
Lazarus Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Beef misses.
Beef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beef. Jones shrugs it off though.
Beef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beef.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Beef is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Beef tries to clinch up.
Beef wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beef.
Beef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beef's head.
Beef tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beef knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beef manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
Lazarus Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Beef to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lazarus Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Beef's head back.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a swing at Beef's ribcage but misses.
Beef has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jones misses.
Beef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a head kick but Beef moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Beef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Beef in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Jones misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Beef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Beef lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Beef breaks the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lazarus Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Beef.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beef moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Beef takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Beef checks it.
Beef wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Beef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beef throws a body kick that misses.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Beef wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Beef as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Beef counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Beef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beef moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beef. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beef slips under a jab.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beef on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beef takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Beef counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beef scores with a leg kick.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beef displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lazarus Jones has been cut.
Beef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Beef takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good shot there by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lazarus Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lazarus Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beef takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Beef counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Beef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Beef moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beef tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beef finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Beef moves out of range easily.
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.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Beef is just out of range.
Beef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beef checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Beef.
Jones clobbers Beef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Beef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beef will feel that in the morning.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Beef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Beef takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Beef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Beef makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Beef.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beef momentarily.
Beef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Beef counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Beef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Beef down.
Jones misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones slips a jab from Beef.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Jones.
Beef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Beef takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones misses with a low kick as Beef jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beef throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beef counters with a two punch combo.
Lazarus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beef.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Beef blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones looks for the body kick but Beef saw that one coming.
Chicken Beef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Beef counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazarus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazarus Jones!
Lazarus Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lazarus Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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