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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Styles P & Uncle Murda - Poppin Bottle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi cracks Sakuraba with a good jab.
Sakuraba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Sakuraba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Urameshi.
Urameshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a kick to the body.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Urameshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urameshi.
Sakuraba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Urameshi.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi jabs Sakuraba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Urameshi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
Sakuraba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Urameshi avoiding damage as Sakuraba throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urameshi is defending well for now.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urameshi has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Urameshi keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakuraba throws an elbow but misses.
Urameshi manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Urameshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Sakuraba seems unphased.
Urameshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakuraba has managed to clinch.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urameshi has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Urameshi won't allow it.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Urameshi has him pressed against the cage.
Urameshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi slows down the pace here.
Sakuraba throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Sakuraba, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakuraba pushes off an throws an elbow but Urameshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Urameshi has double underhooks.
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakuraba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urameshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi thuds his shin into the meat of Sakuraba's side.
Urameshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Urameshi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi throws a front kick that sends Sakuraba stumbling back into the cage.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Urameshi delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Sakuraba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuraba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urameshi - the referee stops the clock and Sakuraba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urameshi. Sakuraba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Urameshi lands a big head kick that sends Sakuraba tumbling to the mat! Urameshi takes a step backwards and waves Sakuraba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba walks straight into a right hand from Urameshi - that's dropped him! Urameshi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sakuraba from any more punishment! Sakuraba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
A victorious Yusuke Urameshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Van Brunswijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tywin Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Van Brunswijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tywin Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Brunswijk is defended easily by Lannister.
Van Brunswijk connects with a jab.
Lannister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Brunswijk finds it's way round the side to connect with Lannister's head.
Van Brunswijk lands with a right hand.
It looks like Tywin Lannister has been cut.
Van Brunswijk throws a combination that misses
and Lannister counters by moving into the clinch.
Lannister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Van Brunswijk has been cut.
Lannister stalling in the clinch.
Van Brunswijk tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
Lannister creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Brunswijk's defenses.
Lannister lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Brunswijk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Van Brunswijk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister with a knee to the head.
Lannister connects with a knee to the head.
Van Brunswijk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lannister working Van Brunswijk over with knees to the body.
Lannister lands a damaging elbow.
Kevin Van Brunswijk's cut is getting worse.
Lannister misses with a knee strike.
Lannister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lannister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Brunswijk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Brunswijk trying to control the position but instead, Lannister has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Brunswijk into the cage.
Lannister digs a right hand underneath Van Brunswijk's ribcage. Van Brunswijk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Lannister.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lannister.
Kevin Van Brunswijk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Brunswijk's face.
Lannister lands an elbow that stopped Van Brunswijk in his tracks for a moment.
Lannister connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Kevin Van Brunswijk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lannister.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Van Brunswijk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tywin Lannister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaws Talltree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raviel Mutoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talltree comes into the arena with Jaws blaring out of the sound system. Jaws Talltree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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225 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaws Talltree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raviel Mutoh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talltree keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mutoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talltree displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutoh.
Mutoh throws a body punch but Talltree moves out of range.
Talltree misses with a head kick.
Talltree jabs Mutoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talltree dodges the punch combination from Mutoh.
Talltree looks to land a body kick but Mutoh moved away.
Talltree connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talltree lands a right hook to the body.
Mutoh looks gassed!
Talltree swings for the body but Mutoh moves out of range.
Talltree misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree connects with a jab.
Talltree throws a head kick that misses.
Mutoh drops his hands momentarily and Talltree needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Mutoh just on the top of the head. Mutoh drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Mutoh - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaws Talltree!
A relieved looking Jaws Talltree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harris!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harris is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith misses with some ground and pound and Harris recovers position to half guard.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith 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.
Harris is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harris tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harris has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Ellinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bars On Me by Chris Webby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Ellinger!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHale swings for the body but Ellinger moves out of range.
Ellinger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McHale 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McHale landing some decent shots from guard.
McHale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellinger's head.
McHale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McHale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McHale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellinger's guard.
McHale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McHale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ellinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McHale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McHale connects with a nice short shot to Ellinger's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHale lands with a punch from half guard.
McHale winds up and cracks Ellinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McHale.
Ellinger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McHale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McHale controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from McHale there.
McHale is nestled in close to Ellinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McHale lands strikes from half guard.
McHale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McHale 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.
Ellinger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McHale scores with a couple of nice shots.
McHale drops an elbow to the side of Ellinger's head.
Ellinger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellinger has hold of McHale's hands but McHale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellinger is still in real trouble! Can McHale finish him?
McHale is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ellinger is hurt! He's hurt bad - McHale fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ellinger from any more punishment! Congratulations to McHale! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaumont McHale!
Our winner, Beaumont McHale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr. Must have forgot.. Awang Bang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2pac Changes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a sloppy head kick and Awang Bang moves out of range easily.
Awang Bang is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
Awang Bang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for John!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awang Bang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now John is on top in guard.
Awang Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awang Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
John with a nice head shot there.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Awang Bang has wrist control.
Awang Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Awang Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awang Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John throwing strikes but missing.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John throwing strikes from guard but Awang Bang blocks nicely.
Awang Bang looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throwing strikes but missing.
Awang Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
John is in close to Awang Bang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Awang Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John works over Awang Bang with some ground and pound from guard.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
John throwing strikes but missing.
Awang Bang looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John wants to control from the top but Awang Bang keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a strike but Awang Bang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Awang Bang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but John manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Awang Bang has John in his guard.
John avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Awang Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John connects with a couple of short punches.
John stands up over Awang Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Awang Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Awang Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
John works over Awang Bang with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Awang Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
John lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Awang Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maykel Awang Bang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by John.
John lands a nice forearm strike.
Awang Bang is rocked!
A big shot lands for John! That's hurt Awang Bang! Will he recover? John fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big John!
Big John retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Big John thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
155 lbs
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153 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saguro Takada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada shoots in for a takedown but Beebe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takada.
Beebe digs a good hook to Takada's body.
Beebe blocks a head kick by Takada.
Beebe doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada gets caught napping as Beebe dives in and scores a takedown. Takada manages to retain guard.
Beebe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beebe stopping the sweep attempt from Takada.
Beebe slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Takada.
Beebe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takada sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beebe.
Beebe prevents Takada from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beebe connects with a nice short shot to Takada's temple.
Takada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beebe wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.
Beebe pushes down on Takada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takada manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe works over Takada with some ground and pound from guard.
Beebe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beebe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beebe is in close to Takada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beebe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beebe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beebe trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Beebe defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beebe lands a couple of elbows.
Beebe scoring with some ground and pound.
Beebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takada is keeping the position for now.
Beebe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takada's guard.
Takada is looking to control Beebe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada avoid being mounted?
Beebe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takada is looking for a sweep. Beebe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beebe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beebe is looking for a kimura here.
Takada is trying to get back to full guard.
Takada is pressing down on Beebe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beebe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beebe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Beebe throwing strikes from guard but Takada blocks nicely.
Takada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beebe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Beebe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beebe sprawls well initially but Takada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beebe manages to get to full guard.
Takada is looking to work some ground and pound but Beebe has wrist control.
Takada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beebe parries the strikes from Takada easily there. Takada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beebe to escape.
Beebe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beebe connects with a nice short shot to Takada's temple.
Takada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beebe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takada trying to hold on to Beebe's head to control him but Beebe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada wants to improve his position but Beebe is controlling well.
Takada actively working from the bottom here.
Takada is refusing to be controlled, as Beebe sits in half guard.
Beebe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase Beebe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takada manages to get to full guard.
Takada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beebe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beebe is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beebe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takada is trying to keep Beebe in close.
Takada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beebe is aware though and is defending well.
Beebe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beebe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Beebe has gone for a leg lock! Takada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beebe's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beebe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beebe kicks Takada off and gets to his feet.
Beebe closes the distance and pushes Takada back into the cage.
Beebe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beebe.
Beebe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beebe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takada makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Takada misses
and Beebe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beebe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beebe lands in his opponent's guard.
Beebe stopping the sweep attempt from Takada.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takada looking for a sweep. Not yet Takada, not yet.
Beebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takada is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Beebe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beebe stuffs the takedown.
Beebe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takada but Takada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takada shoots and misses
and Beebe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Beebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Takada has his takedown stuffed
and Beebe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saguro Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takada is defended easily by Beebe.
Takada has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beebe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada shoots and misses
and Beebe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beebe clinches with his opponent.
Beebe pulls guard successfully.
Takada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takada has managed to get both his arms back between Beebe's legs - danger averted.
Beebe looking for a guillotine here but Takada defends easily.
Beebe wriggles free and stands up.
Beebe closes the distance and clinches up with Takada, looking for a takedown. Beebe pushes Takada against the cage but Takada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takada's waist but Takada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beebe off to one side.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Beebe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beebe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takada is defending well.
Beebe successfully pulls guard.
Beebe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takada uses it to pass to side control.
Takada working the head and body with strikes.
Beebe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takada's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takada trying to mount his opponent but Beebe defends it.
Takada is trying to control the action in half guard but Beebe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beebe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Beebe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takada as he avoids it easily.
Beebe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beebe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takada is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beebe frees his head nicely. Oh but Takada has switched to an armbar! Beebe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Saguro Takada!
Saguro Takada retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Saguro Takada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Fairtex (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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30
144 lbs
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23
140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joko Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Joko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Sloppy strikes from Fairtex. Those never looked like landing.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Fairtex.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Fairtex takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fairtex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joko Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Fairtex throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fairtex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Fairtex fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fairtex working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairtex has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz jabs Fairtex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairtex.
Fairtex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joko Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Diaz checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairtex counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Fairtex throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fairtex's guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Fairtex from getting back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairtex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fairtex seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz dives in and grabs Fairtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairtex sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Fairtex's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz won't allow Fairtex to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fairtex thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Diaz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joko Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Fairtex. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fairtex's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Fairtex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Fairtex controlling the position.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joko Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Joko Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fairtex looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairtex pinned against the cage. Fairtex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairtex misses with a kick to the body.
William Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairtex slips under a jab from Diaz.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Fairtex's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Fairtex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Joko Diaz.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William Fairtex!
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