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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Byrd tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans darts in and clinches Byrd up against the cage.
Byrd jumps guard but Evans stands there with Byrd around his waist. Byrd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrd wants a takedown.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrd somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Byrd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byrd dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Byrd on that attempt.
Byrd misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Byrd shoots in.
Byrd has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byrd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Byrd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byrd looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Byrd moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byrd.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd dodges the punch combination from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans wants a takedown.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byrd smiles and moves away.
Evans tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it.
Byrd shoots in but no luck this time.
Byrd stuffs the takedown.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byrd.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Byrd is defended easily by Evans.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Byrd shoots in.
Byrd throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Byrd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Byrd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byrd slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Evans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Byrd darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
Byrd breaks from the clinch.
Byrd wants to clinch.
Byrd has managed to clinch.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans wants to break free but Byrd has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byrd can't get the takedown.
Byrd effectively controlling the action here.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Byrd's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Byrd has double underhooks.
Byrd trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byrd into the cage.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byrd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrd manages to break the clinch.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws a series of punches but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrd.
Evans misses with the combination.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robbie Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byrd tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans leaves Byrd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans avoids the head kick by Byrd.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Byrd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Evans tries to clinch up but Byrd circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Byrd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a right hand that Byrd ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrd also avoids with ease.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byrd.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Byrd moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to circle away but Byrd has him pinned against the cage.
Byrd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byrd has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Byrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Byrd wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrd is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byrd can't get the takedown.
Byrd tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Byrd has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byrd has him pressed against the cage.
Byrd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byrd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans tries to break free but Byrd pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
Byrd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans avoids the head kick by Byrd.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Byrd misses with a low kick as Evans jumps back.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byrd leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Byrd moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a few strikes there.
Byrd swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Byrd shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Byrd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans throws a combination. Byrd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Byrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byrd.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
Evans thuds his right hand into Byrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrd.
Joe Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd misses the jab.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans lands a with a good body shot.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd slips a straight right by Evans.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Byrd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Byrd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd blocks a body shot from Evans.
Byrd wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byrd missing with knees to the body.
Byrd jumps guard but Evans stands there with Byrd around his waist. Byrd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byrd blocks an elbow strike.
Evans has Byrd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byrd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byrd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Byrd slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byrd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Byrd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrd pinned against the cage. Byrd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrd.
Joe Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans throws a series of punches but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Byrd keeps the fight on the outside.
Byrd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrd somewhat.
Byrd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robbie Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rawg Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Laveaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rawg Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Laveaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Laveaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Laveaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Laveaux shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Laveaux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laveaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Laveaux.
Laveaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Laveaux is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Laveaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Laveaux counters with a straight right hand.
Laveaux tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Laveaux.
Laveaux moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Laveaux has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Laveaux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laveaux is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Laveaux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laveaux trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Laveaux passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Laveaux is controlling him well.
Gracie kicks Laveaux off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Laveaux cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Laveaux dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laveaux counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laveaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laveaux misses with a leg kick.
Laveaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laveaux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laveaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laveaux is controlling him.
Laveaux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laveaux counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie is rocked!
Laveaux steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gracie is out on his feet! Laveaux sets himself and nearly takes Gracie's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Laveaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Intel Processor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qunicy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh Lets Do it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Intel Processor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qunicy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Processor stuffs the takedown.
Processor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Processor.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Processor misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Processor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Processor with a poor takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Processor tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Processor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Processor tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Intel Processor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Processor wants to clinch
and Processor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Processor tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Processor looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Processor looks to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Processor.
Processor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Intel Processor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Processor misses with a two punch combination.
Processor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Processor prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Processor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Processor shoots and misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Processor tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Processor!
Processor is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Processor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Processor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working Processor over with strikes here.
Processor wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Processor tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Processor is breathing heavily.
Processor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes here but Processor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones looking to finish Processor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Processor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qunicy Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Processor. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Processor wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Processor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Processor fails with the takedown.
Jones throws the left hand but Processor avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Processor looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Processor fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones prevents Processor from getting back to his feet.
Processor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Processor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Processor tries to get out of the position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Processor's head.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Processor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Processor has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Processor wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Processor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Processor to get back to his feet.
Processor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Processor finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Intel Processor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Processor shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Processor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Processor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones thows a huge punch but Processor dodges it nicely.
Processor is looking to escape.
Jones looks to land a strike but Processor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Qunicy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones won't allow Processor to get back to his feet.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Processor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Processor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Intel Processor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Processor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Processor wants to stall.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Processor tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Processor tries to clinch
and Jones counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qunicy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Processor closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Processor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Processor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Processor shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Intel Processor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Processor tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Processor tries to tie him up.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Processor tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Processor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Processor is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Processor into the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Processor has him pressed against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Processor has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Processor is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Processor down to the mat. Processor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Processor closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Processor both land. Nice combination.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Processor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Processor has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Processor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Processor wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Processor wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up in Processor's guard and throws a big left but Processor blocks it.
Jones stops Processor from standing up.
Jones is fighting to break Processor's control of his arms but Processor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones won't allow Processor to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Processor has a takedown stuffed.
Processor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Intel Processor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Processor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Processor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Processor!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones working Processor over with strikes here.
Jones landing punches.
Qunicy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Processor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qunicy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qunicy Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Chevarie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Wayne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevarie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Chevarie just misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie swinging wildly here.
Chevarie misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Reginald Wayne has been cut.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chevarie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chevarie thows a body shot but no joy.
Chevarie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chevarie sends Wayne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chevarie is motioning to the referee to let Wayne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wayne is rocked!
Wayne looks gassed!
Chevarie sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wayne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wayne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaston Chevarie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!!. Shawn Sauna told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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238 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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269 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Sauna!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Sauna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Sauna's head but Sauna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sauna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sauna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sauna rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sauna missing with knees to the body.
Sauna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sauna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferguson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sauna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferguson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sauna working Ferguson over with knees to the body.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
Sauna working Ferguson over with knees to the body.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sauna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sauna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sauna lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Sauna.
Sauna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Sauna working Ferguson over with knees to the body.
Sauna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Sauna.
Sauna lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferguson won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Sauna landing knees to the head.
Kevin Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Sauna crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauna lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Sauna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson jumps guard but Sauna stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sauna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Sauna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sauna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kevin Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Sauna throws knees to the body.
Sauna tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Sauna.
Sauna missing with knees to the body.
Sauna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sauna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sauna tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Sauna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Kevin Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sauna obliges.
Sauna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Ferguson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Sauna!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Kuma Kenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto comes to the cage accompanied by .. Kuma Kenya has chosen RUN this town as his entrance music. Kanye Kuma Kenya acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Kuma Kenya!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuma Kenya tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuma Kenya is rocked!
Aalto clinches up against the cage.
Kuma Kenya is still on wobbly legs! Can Aalto finish him?
Kuma Kenya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuma Kenya works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Aalto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuma Kenya to his knees! Aalto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Aalto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terri Trucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraka Ice has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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161 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terri Trucker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ice throws a body punch but Trucker moves out of range.
Ice tries to clinch up.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
Ice wants to clinch.
Ice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ice throws a sloppy head kick and Trucker moves out of range easily.
Ice doesn't manage to clinch there - Trucker circles away.
Ice is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ice wants to stand but Trucker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucker keeping moving, preventing Ice from controlling successfully.
Ice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trucker is trying to keep Ice in close.
Ice gets to his feet - Trucker follows without any prompting.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trucker.
Trucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Ice.
Ice stalks Trucker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trucker's face. Trucker staggers backwards, shaken.
Ice throws a sloppy head kick and Trucker moves out of range easily.
Ice tries to clinch up.
Ice misses with a double jab.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Trucker has eaten all the pies!
Ice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to de liver by Ice. Beautiful body shot.
Ice throws the left hand but Trucker avoids the punch easily.
Trucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ice tries to sprawl out of it but Trucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trucker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ice is trying to defend but Trucker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucker prevents Ice from improving his position.
Well, if Trucker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ice tries to get to full guard but Trucker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baraka Ice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ice misses with a wild combination.
Trucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ice.
Baraka Ice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
Ice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ice is looking to advance position but Trucker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ice is desperately trying to improve his position but Trucker has a good base and remains in mount.
Trucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ice is working to get back to half guard.
Ice tries to hold on but Trucker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trucker prevents Ice from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ice sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice trying to control but Trucker postures up.
Ice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trucker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trucker is keen to just control but Ice is a slippery customer.
Ice moves into full guard.
Trucker is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trucker trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baraka Ice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trucker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ice.
Trucker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trucker blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ice.
Ice moves in looking to clinch but Trucker pushes him off.
Trucker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Trucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ice struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ice regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ice throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trucker because Ice loaded up on that one.
Trucker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ice tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trucker is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ice.
Ice throws a one two combo.
Ice throws a right hand that Trucker ducks under and follows up with a left that Trucker also avoids with ease.
Ice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trucker.
Baraka Ice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ice misses with a body shot.
Ice misses with a double jab.
Trucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ice.
Ice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ice just misses with a punch to the body.
Terri Trucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ice throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baraka Ice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ice 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baraka Ice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh JC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JC's entrance music is Smashmouth - Why Cant We Be Friends. A fine choice. Reynolds has chosen Lights Out - Bobby Light as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
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224 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh JC!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JC avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JC gets a takedown into half guard.
JC thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
JC throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
JC seems to be looking for submissions.
JC missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds is looking to control JC's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
JC trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. JC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from JC.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but JC avoids it well.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reynolds duly obliges.
It looks like Josh JC has been cut.
JC gets the takedown into side control.
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
JC is breathing heavily.
JC thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
JC looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of JC's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take JC's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with strikes from the back.
Reynolds lands a shot to the head.
Reynolds doesn't have the hooks in and JC manages to turn into his guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
JC thows a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
JC trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
JC drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and JC jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
JC wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for JC on that attempt.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JC was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped JC in his tracks.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JC was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but JC slips the punch.
JC shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
JC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of JC's head.
JC manages to break the clinch.
Josh JC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to bum rush JC with a series of wild strikes but JC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
and JC counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reynolds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
JC throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
JC has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
Reynolds stands up over JC, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but JC is retaining full guard.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from JC.
JC is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
JC trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds throws a left and a right that both miss
and JC counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
JC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JC.
JC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC lands a couple of elbows.
Reynolds is pulling down on JC's head. It's preventing any offense from JC, at least for the moment.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
JC pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JC is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and JC defends well.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
JC postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of JC, into his guard.
JC can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Josh JC will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
JC jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with JC around his waist. JC gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds has JC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. JC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but JC keeps him there for the moment.
JC jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. JC gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reynolds darts in trying to clinch
and JC counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but JC moves out of range.
JC swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
JC scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
JC misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and JC decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC preventing the sweep.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing JC from controlling successfully.
JC postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of JC, into his guard.
JC is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
JC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds postures up in JC's guard and throws a big left but JC blocks it.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but JC keeps moving.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from JC.
JC keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
JC has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but JC is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds pushes JC up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds forces JC back against the cage and clinches.
JC is looking to control Reynolds's arms but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns him. Now JC has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
JC has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds digs a right hand into JC's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on JC's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
JC is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JC trying to control here.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
JC is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reynolds jumps into side control!
Reynolds is putting a hurting on JC here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reynolds advances to mount.
Reynolds landing punches.
Reynolds with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds scoring with strikes but JC is staying in there.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds rushes JC and presses him up against the cage.
JC is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.
JC takes a shot to the head.
JC tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but JC does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JC on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niko Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds is keen to just control but JC is a slippery customer.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but JC dodges it nicely.
JC wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC is in all sorts of trouble here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from JC to control.
Reynolds breaks from JC's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reynolds.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
JC is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
JC regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JC is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
JC is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds wants to stand up but JC is controlling the position.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but JC dodges it nicely.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but JC is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
JC tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JC.
Reynolds tries to clinch but JC moves out of range.
JC will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JC looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reynolds tries to clinch but JC is having none of it.
Reynolds digs a good hook to JC's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and JC counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by JC.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds has picked JC up - he's going for a ride! Reynolds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
JC wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. JC manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds trying to control but JC is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
JC working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reynolds trying to control but JC is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to stand but JC is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but JC has wrist control.
JC escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds passes JC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds working JC over with strikes.
JC is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
Reynolds working JC over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish JC?
JC working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
JC is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reynolds lands a big elbow.
Niko Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
JC keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
JC is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of JC's face.
Josh JC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds tries to control but JC wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Reynolds!
Niko Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by The way I swing!. Murdoch has chosen Bro Hymm- Pennywise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior lands an overhand right.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Murdoch slips the punch.
Junior cracks Murdoch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdoch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junior throws out the jab.
Gorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdoch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Junior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Murdoch stops Junior from standing up.
Junior trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murdoch content to stall in guard here.
Murdoch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junior throws a series of strikes that have Murdoch backpedaling.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Murdoch moves away and avoids it.
Murdoch shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murdoch looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a hook. Murdoch ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a jab when Murdoch was well out of range.
Murdoch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Gorge Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Murdoch.
Junior lands a head shot.
Murdoch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Murdoch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junior is looking to stand up but Murdoch isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior wants to stand and escape but Murdoch is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdoch dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Murdoch's head and hops out.
Murdoch throws a head kick that misses.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior connects with a right hand. Murdoch shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdoch shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior throws a jab when Murdoch was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murdoch.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdoch. Murdoch gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Murdoch shoots in.
A jab from Junior finds it's way through Murdoch's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murdoch shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior with a nice cross.
A jab from Junior misses.
Junior with a hook.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Murdoch's shoulder, as Murdoch tries to avoid the shot.
Murdoch is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior lands with a cross.
Junior misses the jab.
A jab from Junior does it's job there.
Murdoch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Murdoch's head but Murdoch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdoch.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdoch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Murdoch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Gorge Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Murdoch.
Horrible takedown by Murdoch or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior which made him look bad.
Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
Junior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdoch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Junior's guard now.
Murdoch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murdoch on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to stand back up but Murdoch is controlling him
Murdoch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Junior pushes Murdoch off looking to stand but Murdoch dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior lunges at Murdoch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdoch's hand.
Junior connects with a jab.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Murdoch's head back.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorge Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdoch throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior throws a jab when Murdoch was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
A cross from Junior lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murdoch.
Murdoch fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murdoch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior prevents the takedown attempt.
Murdoch prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
Murdoch misses with a knee to the head.
Murdoch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Murdoch has him pressed against the cage.
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdoch has double underhooks.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Murdoch is controlling him.
Murdoch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Junior is trying to force a seperation but Murdoch has the dominant position.
Murdoch prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdoch has him pressed against the cage.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Murdoch has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Junior dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murdoch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdoch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Junior's guard.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdoch stands up and waves to Junior to follow him.
Murdoch wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Murdoch's head but Murdoch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Junior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murdoch scores with a head kick.
Junior scores with a jab.
Murdoch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murdoch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murdoch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdoch trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdoch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murdoch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Junior sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Junior being controlled for a moment.
Murdoch tries to advance to mount but Junior denies him.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Murdoch drags him back down.
Murdoch advances nicely into full mount.
Junior is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior is trying to stand but he's just given Murdoch his back.
Murdoch trying to control momentarily.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murdoch controlling from the back.
Murdoch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Junior trying to get back to his feet but Murdoch is in full control for now.
Murdoch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Junior has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Junior holding both Murdoch 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mickey Murdoch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdoch lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Murdoch.
Junior is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Murdoch. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Junior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murdoch's arms.
Junior is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Murdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juvintude DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torque Wrench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeNomee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm country. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juvintude DeNomee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torque Wrench!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNomee moves in looking to clinch but Wrench pushes him off.
Wrench is looking to clinch but DeNomee is avoiding it.
DeNomee moves out of range as Wrench throws a body kick.
DeNomee stuffs the takedown attempt from Wrench. Wrench gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrench fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeNomee wants to clinch.
DeNomee moves into the clinch.
DeNomee decides to pull guard.
Wrench trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeNomee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Wrench frees his head nicely. Oh but DeNomee has switched to an armbar! Wrench is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Juvintude DeNomee!
Juvintude DeNomee is the new light heavyweight champion!
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