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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drives through and clinches with Rosenberg against the cage.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Rosenberg has him pressed against the cage.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosenberg's efforts to push away.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks it.
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Machado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado tries to pull guard but Rosenberg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rosenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Rosenberg does no damage.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosenberg throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosenberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Machado wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Rosenberg tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Rosenberg tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rosenberg throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Machado tries to clinch up but Rosenberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado tries to clinch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Rosenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Rosenberg misses with a looping left.
Machado throws a body punch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosenberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rosenberg misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado trying to stall but Rosenberg improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Rosenberg prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado tries to pull guard but Rosenberg won't allow it.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks it.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Machado jumps into guard, dragging Rosenberg to the mat.
Rosenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Rosenberg is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberg tries to stand but Machado is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado managing to control the position.
Rosenberg trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rosenberg throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rosenberg tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosenberg throws out the jab.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosenberg as he jumps to the side.
Rosenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg moves into the clinch.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosenberg backwards.
A hook to the body from Machado.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rosenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
Rosenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks with his arms.
A short right from Machado.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rosenberg.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Rosenberg, against the cage.
Rosenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosenberg lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Rosenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rosenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rosenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosenberg circles away.
Machado moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rosenberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machado.
Rosenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Rosenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rosenberg lands a nice elbow.
Rosenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rosenberg lands a shot to the body.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rosenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosenberg keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
Rosenberg darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rosenberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but Rosenberg blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Rosenberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machado looking to slow down the pace here.
Niko Rosenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Rosenberg, against the cage.
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Rosenberg misses its intended target.
Rosenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rosenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Rosenberg pushes him off.
Rosenberg misses the jab.
Rosenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado rushes Rosenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Rosenberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rosenberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenberg lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosenberg is keeping busy.
Rosenberg lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Machado is trying to drag Rosenberg to the mat but Rosenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machado tries to pull guard but Rosenberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rosenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Rosenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Rosenberg.
Machado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rosenberg trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rosenberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Rosenberg has him pressed against the cage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Rosenberg.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosenberg is defending well for now.
Rosenberg lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Rosenberg blocking some punches.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Rosenberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rosenberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Rosenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Rosenberg throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Niko Rosenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rosenberg misses.
Rosenberg tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Rosenberg lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Rosenberg sprawls well.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado is trying to stall.
Rosenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rosenberg blocking some punches.
Machado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machado pushes Rosenberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Rosenberg, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Rosenberg 's eye.
Machado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosenberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rosenberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Rosenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rosenberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rosenberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Rosenberg lands a damaging elbow.
Rosenberg blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Rosenberg breaks the clinch.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosenberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado is looking to clinch but Rosenberg is avoiding it.
Rosenberg throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado tries to clinch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Rosenberg.
Rosenberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Niko Rosenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado tries to clinch but Rosenberg is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosenberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rosenberg lands a high kick!
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rosenberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Rosenberg pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Rosenberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
Machado decides to pull guard.
Rosenberg trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenberg defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenberg is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rosenberg tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenberg is in a horrible position here. Machado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rosenberg is working to get back to half guard.
Machado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rosenberg gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Rosenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niko Rosenberg.
I've got Rosenberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Rosenberg!
A victorious Niko Rosenberg 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
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289 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez forces Laid back against the cage and clinches.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melendez stops a takedown attempt from Laid.
Laid tries for a takedown but Melendez manages to get underhooks.
Laid gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melendez's head.
Laid thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
Melendez tries to roll over but Laid keeps him under control.
Melendez tries to kick Laid off but Laid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laid is looking for a kimura but Melendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laid to get the leverage.
Laid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melendez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laid is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laid pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laid is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laid lands a nice short elbow.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Laid there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Melendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Laid.
Melendez tries to kick Laid off but Laid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Laid there.
Melendez taking some punishment here, with Laid in his half guard.
Melendez gets back to full guard.
Melendez wants to stand up but Laid is controlling him.
Laid passes Melendez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is trying to stand up here but Laid is controlling him well.
Laid wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
Laid stops Melendez from getting back to his feet.
Laid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. Laid eventually gives up the hold.
Melendez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laid is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Melendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laid is looking for a kimura but Melendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laid to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Laid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Laid scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
Laid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melendez swivels and escapes.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Laid shoots in looking for a takedown. Melendez tries to sprawl out of it but Laid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damien Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Melendez to keep the fight standing.
Laid tries to pull guard but Melendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Laid drops back down to his feet.
Laid tries for a takedown but Melendez manages to get underhooks.
Melendez jumps guard.
Laid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Laid is defending well. Melendez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Laid has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Melendez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Melendez!
A relieved looking Damien Melendez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Fine!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fine misses with a hook
and Luiz counters by clinching up.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Fine has the dominant position.
Fine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luiz has had enough of the clinch but Fine keeps him there for the moment.
Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luiz is working for takedown but Fine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luiz has picked Fine up - he's going for a ride! Luiz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luiz.
Fine wants to control but Luiz is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luiz lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luiz with a nice head shot there.
Fine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luiz is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fine is keen to just control but Luiz is a slippery customer.
Fine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luiz's thigh. Luiz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is controlling Fine's posture.
Fine looking to sit in guard and control but Luiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luiz is one step ahead there.
Luiz with a nice head shot there.
Luiz looking to sit in guard and control but Fine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fine trying to control the position from guard on top but Luiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz wants to stand but Fine is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fine looking to sit in guard and control but Luiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fine controls Luiz momentarily but Luiz frees himself.
Luiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz looking to pass the guard.
Fine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fine wants to control the position but Luiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that round.
That's time! Luiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fine lands with a nice body punch.
Fine avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Luiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fine on his heels. He'll look to pass Fine's guard now, I'm sure.
Fine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luiz throws an elbow that misses. Fine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luiz's guard. Nice move by Fine!
Fine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luiz keeping moving, preventing Fine from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luiz pushes Fine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fine cracks Luiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luiz wants to clinch.
Fine misses with a looping right.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fine is trying to defend but Luiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luiz controlling the pace.
Luiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Luiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fine moves into full guard.
Luiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fine's head.
Luiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luiz looking to sit in guard and control but Fine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luiz holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine trying to control but Luiz is working from the bottom.
Luiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fine taking some punishment here, with Luiz in his half guard.
Luiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Luiz controlling the pace.
Fine is staying active underneath Luiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fine won't allow Luiz to pass to mount.
Fine is trying to control but Luiz manages to pass to mount!
Fine working to try and regain half guard.
Luiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fine looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fine wants to control but Luiz is having none of it.
Luiz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fine gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fine is trying to get back to full guard.
Luiz moves into full mount! Fine won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Luiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fine.
Fine throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Luiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luiz lands a couple of elbows.
Luiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Fine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luiz preventing the sweep.
Luiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz works over Fine with some ground and pound from guard.
Fine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Luiz has picked Fine up and slammed him! Fine can't keep hold of the triangle and Luiz manages to pass to side control!
Luiz lands an elbow.
Luiz lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fine taking a bit of punishment here - Luiz scoring with strikes.
Fine trying his best to control but Luiz has mounted him.
Fine is in a horrible position here. Luiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luiz with shots to the head and body - Fine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fine is rocked!
Luiz breaks from Fine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fine is still in real trouble! Can Luiz finish him?
Luiz lands a big shot to the head and Fine winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Luiz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drago Radanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordecai Wollsey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drago Radanovic's chin.
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165 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drago Radanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wollsey.
Wollsey is looking to score with low kicks.
Radanovic checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Radanovic.
Wollsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radanovic's waist but Radanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wollsey off to one side.
Radanovic thows a body kick. Wollsey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Wollsey tenderised Radanovic's leg. Radanovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wollsey 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 Radanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Radanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wollsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Radanovic is just out of range.
Wollsey misses with a low kick.
Radanovic throws the kick towards the body but Wollsey avoids it.
Radanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wollsey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Radanovic.
Radanovic tries to clinch but Wollsey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wollsey scrambles back to his feet.
Radanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wollsey.
Radanovic slips a straight right by Wollsey.
Radanovic misses with a body kick.
Wollsey looks to land a body kick but Radanovic moved away.
Wollsey misses the shot to the body.
Radanovic cracks Wollsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wollsey connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wollsey.
Radanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wollsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mordecai Wollsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Radanovic misses.
Wollsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radanovic.
Drago Radanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wollsey misses with a head kick.
Wollsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wollsey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wollsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Radanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wollsey misses with a jab to the body
and Radanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radanovic tries to clinch up but Wollsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Wollsey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Wollsey misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wollsey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Radanovic - the referee stops the clock and Wollsey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Radanovic. Wollsey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Radanovic tenderised Wollsey's leg. Wollsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radanovic tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Radanovic tries to land a front kick but Wollsey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Radanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wollsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wollsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Radanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey misses the shot to the body.
Wollsey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radanovic manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Radanovic.
Radanovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Wollsey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wollsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radanovic.
Radanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wollsey. Wollsey obviously looking to wear him down.
Radanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Wollsey counters with a body kick that stops Radanovic in his tracks momentarily.
Wollsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Radanovic rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Radanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Radanovic with a hook.
Radanovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Radanovic connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Wollsey throws a good cross that connects.
Wollsey thuds his right hand into Radanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Radanovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wollsey cracks Radanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wollsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Radanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a body shot.
Wollsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Radanovic misses with a body shot.
Radanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Radanovic takes a swing at Wollsey's ribcage but misses.
Wollsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wollsey doesn't seem bothered though.
Wollsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wollsey throws a jab when Radanovic was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Radanovic 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.
Radanovic blocks a head kick by Wollsey.
Radanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Wollsey's shoulder, as Wollsey tries to avoid the shot.
Wollsey scores with a shot to the body.
Radanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wollsey.
Radanovic misses with a looping right.
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radanovic staying out of range there.
Radanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wollsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Radanovic.
Radanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Radanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Radanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wollsey moves away.
Wollsey shoots in and gets a takedown into Radanovic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wollsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wollsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wollsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wollsey looking to pass the guard.
Wollsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radanovic keeping full guard, as Wollsey tries to pass.
Wollsey prevents Radanovic from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Radanovic has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wollsey throws a big right hand that misses.
Radanovic has control of Wollsey's left arm, preventing Wollsey from doing any damage.
Radanovic controls Wollsey momentarily but Wollsey frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Drago Radanovic just wasn't active enough.
Radanovic misses with a body kick.
Wollsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radanovic.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Radanovic scores with a hook to the body. Wollsey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wollsey misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey misses with a wild body shot.
Wollsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Wollsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Radanovic.
A combination from Wollsey does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Radanovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wollsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Radanovic.
Radanovic misses with a hook.
Wollsey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Radanovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a right and a left that Radanovic avoids nicely.
Wollsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Radanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wollsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey is looking to slow Radanovic down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Radanovic misses the target.
Radanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wollsey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Radanovic tests Wollsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Radanovic. That snapped Wollsey's head back.
Radanovic blocks the body kick.
Radanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Radanovic misses with a body kick.
Radanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Radanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radanovic throws a front kick that sends Wollsey stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drago Radanovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wollsey misses with a hook.
Wollsey lands a leg kick that knocks Radanovic off balance momentarily.
Radanovic tries to land a body kick
and Wollsey counters with a solid body kick.
Radanovic avoids the body shot from Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Radanovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wollsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Wollsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Radanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Wollsey misses with a looping right.
Radanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Wollsey circles away.
Wollsey takes a swing at Radanovic's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Radanovic.
Wollsey tries to land a leg kick but Radanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Radanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wollsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey throws a big shot that misses.
Radanovic cracks Wollsey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Radanovic misses.
Wollsey misses with a straight left.
Wollsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Radanovic is just out of range.
Radanovic tries to clinch up but Wollsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Radanovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Radanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Wollsey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wollsey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Radanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a leg kick but Radanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wollsey throws a shot from downtown. Radanovic moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic moves into range and clinches up with Wollsey.
Mordecai Wollsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wollsey stalling.
Wollsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Wollsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wollsey blocks an elbow strike from Radanovic.
Radanovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wollsey.
Wollsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wollsey working hard to break the clinch.
Radanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wollsey takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Radanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wollsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Radanovic has double underhooks.
Radanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Wollsey is trying to break the clinch but Radanovic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey blocks an elbow strike.
Radanovic trying to land knees to the body.
Wollsey can't break the clinch.
Radanovic missing with knees to the body.
Wollsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wollsey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Radanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Radanovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wollsey is defending well for now.
Wollsey dodges an elbow strike from Radanovic.
Radanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Wollsey breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Radanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Radanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Radanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Radanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Radanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Wollsey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radanovic trying to control the position but instead, Wollsey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Radanovic into the cage.
Wollsey tries to circle away but Radanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Wollsey dodges an elbow strike from Radanovic.
Radanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Radanovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wollsey.
Wollsey avoiding damage as Radanovic throws knees to the body.
Wollsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wollsey fakes the leg kick and cracks Radanovic in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radanovic digs a good body shot into Wollsey's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wollsey shoots in but Radanovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radanovic cracks a nice hook into Wollsey's ribs.
Wollsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wollsey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Radanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Radanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Radanovic, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Radanovic!
Drago Radanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Earlandson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the theme from titanic. 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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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Earlandson misses.
Earlandson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Earlandson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobrzynski is just riding it out for now. Earlandson eventually gives up the hold.
Earlandson seems to be working for a kimura but Dobrzynski defends the submission attempt.
Dobrzynski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Earlandson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Earlandson's back!
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Earlandson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dobrzynski has the hooks in. Earlandson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Dobrzynski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Earlandson wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski looking for the choke but no joy.
Earlandson is trying to break free.
Earlandson is trying to remain composed but Dobrzynski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dobrzynski controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Earlandson right now.
Dobrzynski keeps control of the position easily here as Earlandson tries to buck him off.
Dobrzynski working for the choke.
Earlandson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Earlandson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobrzynski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobrzynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Earlandson tries to get to full guard but Dobrzynski has control of the leg.
Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobrzynski trying to control from half guard but Earlandson is working away.
Dobrzynski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earlandson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dobrzynski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Earlandson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobrzynski prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
Earlandson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dobrzynski wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Dobrzynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Earlandson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dobrzynski landing strikes from the mount.
Dobrzynski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Earlandson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobrzynski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynski lands a couple of good shots and Earlandson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Earlandson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dobrzynski not allowing Earlandson to control his hands.
Earlandson is taking damage to the body and head.
Dobrzynski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dobrzynski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I really don't envy Earlandson right now.
Earlandson turns into Dobrzynski and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dobrzynski leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Dobrzynski circles away easily
and Dobrzynski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobrzynski.
Earlandson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrzynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobrzynski 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.
Dobrzynski wants to pass the guard but Earlandson is keeping the position.
Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson looking to control.
Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dobrzynski passes into side control.
Dobrzynski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is putting a hurting on Earlandson here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Earlandson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Maciej Dobrzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Earlandson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dobrzynski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big right hand but Earlandson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Earlandson tries to improve position but can't.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
Earlandson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
Earlandson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Dobrzynski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earlandson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski lands an elbow.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
Dobrzynski looks up at the clock and then as Earlandson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dobrzynski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Earlandson is looking to reverse the position.
Earlandson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dobrzynski is nestled in close to Earlandson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Earlandson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Earlandson manages to get to full guard.
Earlandson working for a triangle but Dobrzynski defends it easily.
Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobrzynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrzynski scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlandson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dobrzynski!
Earlandson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dobrzynski is now in Earlandson's guard. A big mistake from Earlandson there, giving up the dominant position!
Earlandson has his foot on Dobrzynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrzynski works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earlandson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrzynski has managed to get both his arms back between Earlandson's legs - danger averted.
Dobrzynski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski shoots in and bounces Earlandson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dobrzynski works over Earlandson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dobrzynski lands a couple of elbows.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Earlandson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobrzynski defends it easily.
Dobrzynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Earlandson tries to bench press Dobrzynski off him but Dobrzynski keeps the position.
Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Earlandson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dobrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Earlandson is defending well.
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Earlandson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski has hold of Earlandson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Earlandson seems comfortable defending it but Dobrzynski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Earlandson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Earlandson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dobrzynski couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maciej Dobrzynski!
In his post fight interview, Maciej Dobrzynski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a head kick that drops Hillis to the mat! Hillis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a series of punches but Hillis avoids them all with ease.
Hillis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hillis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Hillis pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Hillis is controlling him.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Hillis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lands a big uppercut and Hillis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hillis looks OK. Rogers waves Hillis back to his feet!
Hillis is rocked!
It looks like Peyton Hillis has been cut.
Rogers connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hillis to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Rogers!
After the fight, Jimmy Rogers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Lupaus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eddy Grant - Romancing the Stone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nuppu Lupaus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Varz Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Varz Defoe has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Lupaus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupaus.
Lupaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupaus thinking.
The fighters circling - Lupaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupaus throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a left right combination that sends Lupaus crashing to the mat - Defoe wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Lupaus out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varz Defoe!
After winning the bout, Varz Defoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin comes to the cage accompanied by Leverage - Sentenced. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.
Xocoyotzin doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up
and Guevara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin defending well as Guevara loads up on a big left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xocoyotzin misses with a punch on the inside.
Guevara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xocoyotzin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Guevara. No joy for Xocoyotzin on that attempt.
Xocoyotzin lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance and clinches.
Xocoyotzin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xocoyotzin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xocoyotzin tries a knee to the head but Guevara blocks it.
Xocoyotzin is stalling here.
Xocoyotzin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Guevara managing to block the knees to the body from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xocoyotzin is looking to break free of the clinch but Guevara has double underhooks.
Guevara blocks an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guevara has him pressed against the cage.
Xocoyotzin pushes Guevara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body punch.
Xocoyotzin looking to stall.
Guevara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xocoyotzin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guevaras head.
Guevara blocks an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Xocoyotzin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guevara blocks an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch
and Guevara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xocoyotzin is looking to clinch.
Xocoyotzin wants to clinch up but Guevara keeps it at a distance.
Xocoyotzin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guevara avoids it really well and circles away.
Guevara throws a looping overhand right but Xocoyotzin ducks down to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Guevara circles away and keeps his distance.
Xocoyotzin fails with the takedown
and Guevara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Guevara.
Xocoyotzin shoots for a takedown but Guevara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.
Guevara lands a slapping body shot.
Guevara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin rushes Guevara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xocoyotzin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guevara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guevara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Xocoyotzin fails to land.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guevara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin 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.
Xocoyotzin tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xocoyotzin wants to clinch up but Guevara keeps it at a distance.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guevara counters with a two punch combo.
Xocoyotzin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin wants to clinch.
Guevara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xocoyotzin momentarily.
Xocoyotzin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin darts in and clinches Guevara up against the cage.
Xocoyotzin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Guevara is blocking nicely.
Xocoyotzin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guevara backwards.
Xocoyotzin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guevara smiles and moves away.
Xocoyotzin darts in and clinches Guevara up against the cage.
Guevara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Guevara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guevara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xocoyotzin has closed the distance and engaged Guevara in a clinch.
Guevara is pressed up against the cage. Xocoyotzin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guevara down to the mat. Guevara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xocoyotzin shoots in for a takedown but Guevara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xocoyotzin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guevara's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Xocoyotzin.
Guevara blocking some punches.
Guevara blocking some punches.
Xocoyotzin throws a punch but it's blocked by Guevara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guevara avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xocoyotzin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Xocoyotzin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Xocoyotzin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Xocoyotzin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin 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.
Xocoyotzin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xocoyotzin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance but Guevara moves to the side
and Guevara counters with a stiff right hand.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch but Guevara is having none of it.
Xocoyotzin dives in and grabs Guevara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes down on Xocoyotzin's head and hops out.
Guevara instigates a clinch.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara breaks from the clinch.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance but Guevara moves to the side
and Guevara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up
and Guevara moves into the clinch.
Guevara is trying to force a seperation but Xocoyotzin has the dominant position.
Xocoyotzin throws a head punch that misses.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xocoyotzin fails with the takedown
and Xocoyotzin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Guevara circles away and keeps his distance.
Xocoyotzin tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xocoyotzin moves to clinch but Guevara breaks away
and Guevara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin dominated that second round.
That's time! Xocoyotzin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Xocoyotzin tries for a takedown but Guevara circles away easily
and Guevara counters with a nice uppercut.
Xocoyotzin fails to land the takedown.
Xocoyotzin gets tackled into the cage by Guevara. Guevara maintains the clinch.
Guevara tries to circle away but Xocoyotzin has him pinned against the cage.
Guevara is looking to control Xocoyotzin's arms but Xocoyotzin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guevara has his back to the cage.
Xocoyotzin can't find room to land a body shot as Guevara controls the action.
Guevara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xocoyotzin wants to clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Xocoyotzin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is looking to clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries for a takedown but Guevara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guevara clobbers Xocoyotzin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guevara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xocoyotzin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guevara swivels and escapes.
Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin darts in trying to clinch
and Guevara counters by moving into the clinch.
Xocoyotzin is trying to break the clinch but Guevara is controlling him.
Guevara is trying to force a seperation but Xocoyotzin has the dominant position.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xocoyotzin working aggressively here.
Guevara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guevara avoids it.
Xocoyotzin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xocoyotzin is trying to pull guard but Guevara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xocoyotzin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xocoyotzin lands with a right to the head.
Guevara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guevara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xocoyotzin misses with the head strike.
Xocoyotzin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xocoyotzin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xocoyotzin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guevara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guevara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guevara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xocoyotzin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xocoyotzin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guevara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xocoyotzin under the eye.
Xocoyotzin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guevara wants to clinch up but Xocoyotzin keeps it at a distance.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guevara counters with a series of strikes. Xocoyotzin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Guevara circles away and keeps his distance.
Xocoyotzin is looking to clinch.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Xocoyotzin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guevara slaps away a takedown attempt from Xocoyotzin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xocoyotzin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guevara under the eye.
Ernesto Guevara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch but Guevara is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
Well Xocoyotzin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Cacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harcore Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cacho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Fink U Freeky. Prawn has chosen Rock Box - Run DMC as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harcore Prawn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Cacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harcore Prawn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prawn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prawn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prawn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prawn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prawn.
Prawn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cacho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cacho lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prawn blocks a jab.
Cacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prawn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cacho's calf.
Cacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cacho misses its intended target.
Cacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cacho misses with a kick to the body.
Prawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prawn somewhat.
Both fighters circling a little - Cacho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prawn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cacho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prawn looks winded!
Cacho misses with a low kick.
Cacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prawn.
Prawn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prawn avoids the head kick by Cacho.
Cacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Cacho.
Wilfredo Cacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prawn avoids the head kick by Cacho.
Cacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Cacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prawn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prawn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cacho.
Prawn misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Prawn.
Prawn throws a leg kick but Cacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cacho works the jab nicely.
Prawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prawn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cacho.
Cacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prawn.
Wilfredo Cacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cacho.
Cacho tests Prawn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prawn scores with a nice right hand.
Cacho lands with a nice body punch.
Cacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prawn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cacho.
Prawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prawn checks a low kick from Cacho.
Prawn tries to clinch but Cacho is having none of it.
Cacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Harcore Prawn has been cut.
Cacho just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawn misses the jab.
Prawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilfredo Cacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harcore Prawn.
Cacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Prawn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cacho's knee momentarily.
Cacho checks a low kick from Prawn.
Prawn gets tackled into the cage by Cacho. Cacho maintains the clinch.
Cacho lands a nice elbow.
Cacho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prawn gets through Cacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prawn blocks an elbow strike from Cacho.
Prawn dodges an elbow strike from Cacho.
Prawn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cacho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prawn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Cacho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cacho lands a damaging elbow.
Cacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prawn works on Cacho's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cacho can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacho lands an elbow that stopped Prawn in his tracks for a moment.
Prawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cacho missing with knees to the body.
Cacho throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn tries a body shot but Cacho blocks it.
Prawn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prawn blocks an elbow strike.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prawn lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
Cacho misses with an elbow strike.
Prawn misses with a body punch.
Cacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Prawn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cacho tries to break free but Prawn pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cacho throws an elbow but it misses.
Cacho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Cacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harcore Prawn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prawn thuds his right hand into Cacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cacho scores with a nice head shot.
Prawn tries to work over Cacho's front leg with a kick but Cacho checks it.
Cacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prawn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prawn staying out of range there.
Prawn avoids the head kick by Cacho.
Cacho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prawn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cacho swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Cacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prawn misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Prawn.
Prawn checks a low kick from Cacho.
Prawn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cacho's sensitive parts.
Cacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prawn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prawn is breathing heavily.
Cacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Prawn fails with a takedown attempt.
Cacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prawn can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prawn takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Cacho. That snapped Prawn's head back.
A shot to the liver by Cacho. Beautiful body shot.
Prawn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cacho is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Prawn.
Cacho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prawn takes a step back to recover.
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!
The crowd cheers as Cacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prawn doesn't seem phased though.
Prawn is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prawn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cacho - the referee stops the clock and Prawn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cacho. Prawn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Prawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Cacho finish him?
Prawn is holding his hands too far apart here. Cacho throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Prawn is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfredo Cacho!
A less than humble Wilfredo Cacho misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roll Right kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
171 lbs
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34
180 lbs
30 - 18 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Rutten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutten.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Watson misses.
Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Watson dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson clinches.
Rutten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutten after a bit of a struggle.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson has Rutten pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rutten manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rutten scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Rutten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
Rutten gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
Rutten gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Watson blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watson wants a takedown but no success here.
Watson looks winded!
Rutten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Rutten is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rutten down to the mat. Rutten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rutten lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rutten manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rutten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rutten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson tries for a takedown but Rutten manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Rutten gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutten.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watson blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutten presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutten.
Rutten lands a left hand.
Rutten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a body shot.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Rutten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten lands a big head kick that sends Watson tumbling to the mat! Rutten takes a step backwards and waves Watson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watson is rocked!
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Rutten settles back down.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutten finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rutten is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Watson.
Nice uppercut there from Rutten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Watson's knee but Watson avoids it well.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Watson 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.
Watson tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Watson checks the leg kick.
Rutten cracks Watson with a good jab.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson'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.
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watson is trying to drag Rutten to the mat but Rutten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rutten smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Rutten pushes him off.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watson. That did some damage!
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Watson.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Watson defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Taz Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Rutten's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rutten controlling the position.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Watson cracks Rutten with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutten is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rutten trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten controlling Watson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taz Rutten.
Rutten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Rutten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watson has clasped his hands together around Rutten's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten struggling a bit here.
Watson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten thumps Watson with a low kick.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Rutten to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Rutten won't allow Watson to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Watson wants to stand and escape but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to stand up but Rutten is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson tries to clinch there but Rutten circles away.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Watson with an uppercut!
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rutten manages to work his way to half guard, despite Watson's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rutten holds on and takes a little breather.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten is controlling Watson's posture.
Rutten controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Watson trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Rutten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rutten looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten moves out of range as Watson strikes.
A left lands for Watson.
Watson tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Rutten scores with a jab to the body.
Watson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looks to land a combination. Rutten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Rutten throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Rutten is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks.
Rutten stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Rutten.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Rutten feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Watson.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten lands a body shot.
Rutten slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rutten scores with a kick to the body.
Watson avoids the body shot from Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Rutten scores with a head kick. Watson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten lands a body shot.
Watson tries to clinch up but Rutten circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Taz Rutten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Rutten moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to drag Rutten to the mat but Rutten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Watson blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Rutten'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.
A short right from Rutten on the inside.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten scores with a hook to the body.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rutten pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten had his way with Brian Watson in that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson tries to clinch up but Rutten circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Rutten tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Watson tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Rutten throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutten on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutten's guard now, I'm sure.
Watson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Watson is working Rutten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Rutten is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brian Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taz Rutten.
Watson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutten.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Watson shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutten.
Watson takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Watson down.
Rutten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutten cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Watson misses with a combination
and Rutten counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson is trying to drag Rutten to the mat but Rutten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rutten tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutten, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Rutten!
Taz Rutten is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Taz Rutten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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