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Sunday Night Carnage 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimura Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura Supreme had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimura Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Clean!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme rushes Clean and presses him up against the cage.
Supreme is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clean can't fight it off and eventually Supreme manages to take the fight to the floor. Clean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Supreme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clean working for a triangle but Supreme defends it easily.
Supreme 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.
Supreme 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supreme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Supreme defends it easily.
Supreme trying to control the position from guard on top but Clean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supreme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supreme defends well.
Supreme 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.
Clean working for a triangle but Supreme defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Supreme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Supreme pushes down on Clean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clean tries to get to full guard but Supreme has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme seems to be working for a kimura but Clean defends the submission attempt.
Supreme is breathing heavily.
Clean looking for submissions off his back.
Clean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supreme is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supreme trying to pass the guard but Clean defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Supreme stuffs the takedown.
Kimura Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clean fails with the takedown
so Supreme counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clean is looking for a triangle but Supreme pushes his legs off easily.
Clean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clean working for a triangle but Supreme defends it easily.
Supreme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Supreme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clean is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Supreme has his hands clasped together but Clean extends an breaks Supreme's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Clean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Clean!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Salmelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salmelainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is At This Velocity. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Salmelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Filipino Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Salmelainen pushes him off.
Salmelainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Salmelainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Salmelainen looking to secure an arm triangle but The Filipino Gracie defends it well.
The Filipino Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Salmelainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Filipino Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Filipino Gracie shrugs it off.
Salmelainen looking for a guillotine from mount but The Filipino Gracie is having none of it.
Salmelainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Filipino Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Filipino Gracie tries to lock up and control but Salmelainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salmelainen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Filipino Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Filipino Gracie!
The Filipino Gracie pushing down on Salmelainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salmelainen wants to improve his position but The Filipino Gracie is controlling well.
Salmelainen is in trouble now - The Filipino Gracie has advanced to mount!
Salmelainen is breathing heavily.
Salmelainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Filipino Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
I looks like The Filipino Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The Filipino Gracie wants to control the pace but Salmelainen is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Filipino Gracie won't let Salmelainen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The Filipino Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Salmelainen is in real trouble.
I would not like to be Salmelainen right now.
The Filipino Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Salmelainen taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James The Filipino Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mont Dow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Caputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mont Dow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dow misses with a wild body shot.
Caputo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Caputo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caputo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caputo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dow throws a sloppy head kick and Caputo moves out of range easily.
Dow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caputo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Caputo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dow misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow throws a body punch but Caputo moves out of range.
Dow is looking to clinch.
Mont Dow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dow misses with a double jab.
Dow loads up on a big right hand but Caputo slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caputo.
Some wild striking there from Dow.
No joy there for Dow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dow throws a hook to the side of Caputo's head but Caputo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dow is looking to clinch.
Caputo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dow tries to sprawl out of it but Caputo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dow is looking to land body kicks.
Caputo shoots in and drives through. Dow sprawls well.
Dow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caputo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caputo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dow throws a body punch but Caputo moves out of range.
Dow is looking to clinch but Caputo is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dow throws a jab but it's blocked by Caputo.
Dow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Louis Caputo has been cut.
Caputo avoids the body shot from Dow.
Caputo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mont Dow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dow looks to score with a jab to the body but Caputo is just out of range.
Dow tries to close the distance and clinch but Caputo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dow throws a left and a right that both miss
so Caputo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caputo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caputo wanted to stand there but Dow had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dow looks gassed!
Caputo wants to stand but Dow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caputo wants to control from the top but Dow keeps moving.
Caputo wants to stand but Dow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caputo stands up from Dow's guard - Caputo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caputo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dow!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caputo looking to control but Dow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Caputo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Caputo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dow misses the body punch
and Caputo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dow has a closed guard, preventing Caputo from standing up.
Dow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caputo is one step ahead there.
Dow has a closed guard, preventing Caputo from standing up.
Caputo 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.
Caputo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dow on the ground.
Caputo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caputo wants to stand but Dow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caputo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caputo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dow is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caputo scores a takedown into full mount!
Caputo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caputo trying to control but Dow is having none of it.
Caputo controlling from the full mount.
Caputo trying to control but Dow is having none of it.
Caputo content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Louis Caputo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dow misses with a combination
and Caputo counters with a shoot takedown. Dow fights it but they end up in guard.
Dow 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.
Dow pulls Caputo in close to his closed guard and prevents Caputo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Louis Caputo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caputo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caputo is looking to stand up but Dow won't let him.
Caputo stands up and waves to Dow to follow him.
Dow tries to clinch up
and Caputo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dow's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caputo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dow working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Caputo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Caputo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caputo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dow sprawls well. He's pushed Caputo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caputo counters with a shoot takedown. Dow fights it but they end up in guard.
Caputo is looking to stand up but Dow won't let him.
Caputo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow keeping moving, preventing Caputo from controlling successfully.
Dow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caputo manages to get himself to full guard.
Dow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dow trying to control but Caputo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dow stops Caputo from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dow stands up and waves to Caputo to follow him.
Dow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Caputo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caputo looking to sit in guard and control but Dow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caputo wants to get back to his feet but Dow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dow passes Caputo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dow trying to control the action but Caputo is working from the bottom.
Caputo is concentrating on defense, preventing Dow from advancing position.
Caputo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caputo tries to get out of the position.
Caputo wants to get back to his feet.
Dow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caputo wants to control but Dow is keeping busy.
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.
Dow is trying to control. Caputo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caputo drives through and clinches with Dow against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caputo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mont Dow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis Caputo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caputo wants the takedown. Dow is fighting it off but Caputo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dow's guard against the cage.
Dow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Caputo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caputo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Caputo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. (hed) pe - Let's Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Micky Mouse has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cameron Diesel's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse walks into a jab.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Cameron Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel lands a big shot that drops Mouse! Can he finish him?
Mouse is rocked!
Mouse is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Mouse is still in real trouble! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mouse seems to have recovered his senses.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouse is keeping the position for now.
Mouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Mouse seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Mouse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mouse manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Mouse's guard.
Mouse looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouse lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mouse.
Mouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mouse.
Mouse stalling.
Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Mouse avoids nicely.
Mouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mouse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel throws a jab when Mouse was well out of range.
Mouse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Mouse.
Diesel is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mouse. That's going to slow Diesel down.
Diesel circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mouse. Diesel falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Mouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ruff Riders Anthem. Striker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born in the U.S.A.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Striker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rotch.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotch throws a series of punches but Striker avoids them all with ease.
Striker shoots for a takedown but Rotch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rotch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rotch as he jumps to the side.
Rotch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotch looks to throw the jab but Striker is out of range.
Rotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two 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.
Rotch throws a big shot that misses.
Striker shoots in and bounces Rotch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rotch trying to control the position.
Rotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Striker.
Striker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Striker throws a big right hand that misses.
Striker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rotch is trying to keep Striker in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rotch scores with a body shot.
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.
Rotch stuffs the takedown attempt from Striker. Striker gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
Rotch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker looks for a takedown but Rotch sprawls well.
Rotch jabs at Striker's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Striker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rotch fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotch throws a right and a left that Striker avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker moves away from the strike by Rotch.
Rotch stuffs the takedown attempt from Striker. Striker gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
Rotch throws out a loose jab but Striker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotch looks to land a right hand but Striker moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotch manages to avoid it.
Mike Rotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotch lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotch. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotch throws a hook but Striker avoids it easily.
Striker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rotch's waist but Rotch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Striker off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Striker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Striker slips a straight right by Rotch.
Striker fails to land the takedown.
Mike Rotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotch missing with a left hand there. Striker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Rotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Striker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rotch throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotch misses the shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rotch digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Rotch throws a hook but Striker avoids it easily.
Striker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Striker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotch finds it's way round the side to connect with Striker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Rotch is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch misses with the combination.
Rotch lands a glancing blow to the side of Striker's head.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Rotch.
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.
Rotch swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Rotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striker shoots for a takedown but Rotch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Striker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rotch lands a jab to the head.
Striker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotch misses with a body shot.
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.
Rotch connects with a looping right hand.
Christian Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Rotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotch misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotch scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rotch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozart comes to the cage accompanied by H-Bomb - Nightmare. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cozart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toveri thows a body shot but no joy.
Toveri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toveri throws a sloppy head kick and Cozart moves out of range easily.
Cozart moves into the clinch.
Cozart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toveri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toveri throws a leg kick but Cozart moved away.
Cozart darts in and clinches Toveri up against the cage.
Toveri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozart.
Cozart has Toveri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toveri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cozart lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Cozart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cozart thows a big elbow that misses.
Toveri trying to control the position.
Cozart is working Toveri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cozart drops back looking for a leg! Toveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toveri manages to kick Cozart off! Cozart jumps back into Toveri's guard.
Cozart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozart thows a big elbow that misses.
Toveri wants to stand but Cozart is controlling the position.
Cozart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toveri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cozart has Toveri in his guard.
Toveri tries to stand but Cozart is controlling from the bottom.
Cozart 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.
Toveri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toveri stands and steps away. Cozart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cozart avoids the head kick by Toveri.
Josh Cozart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozart tries to clinch up but Toveri circles away and keeps his distance.
Toveri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cozart.
It looks like Josh Cozart has been cut.
Toveri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cozart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toveri - that will leave a mark!
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Cozart avoids the head kick by Toveri.
Toveri throws a hook but Cozart avoids it easily.
Cozart closes the distance and clinches.
Toveri can't break the clinch.
Cozart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toveri lands an elbow inside.
Cozart scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozart can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cozart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toveri pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toveri.
Toveri looks to land a combination. Cozart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cozart fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toveri. Toveri obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cozart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toveri - the referee stops the clock and Cozart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toveri. Cozart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Toveri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toveri lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Toveri scores with a four punch combination!
Toveri throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toveri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Toveri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cozart avoiding damage as Toveri throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cozart.
Toveri is pressed up against the cage. Cozart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toveri down to the mat. Toveri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cozart.
Nice jab there from Toveri.
Toveri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toveri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cozart's head.
Josh Cozart's cut is getting worse.
Cozart shoots in but no luck this time.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Toveri! Cozart is out on his feet! Toveri rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cozart is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cozart is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vekkuli Toveri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tough at the top. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bala wants to slow Blackfoot down by chopping away at his legs.
Bala misses with a kick to the body.
Bala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackfoot is fending him off so far but Bala persists. Nope, Blackfoot circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackfoot tests Bala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bala throws a sloppy head kick and Blackfoot moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bala.
Blackfoot lands with a right hand.
Blackfoot misses with a looping left.
Bala cracks Blackfoot with a good jab.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot.
Bala slips a straight right by Blackfoot.
Blackfoot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bala is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bala avoids the body shot from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot swings for the body but Bala moves out of range.
Blackfoot throws a hook but Bala blocks it.
Blackfoot lands a jab to Bala's midsection.
Blackfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bala throws out a powerful jab.
Bala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackfoot throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target.
Blackfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bala was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackfoot.
A jab from Bala misses.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Bala saw that one coming.
Blackfoot throws the left hand but Bala avoids the punch easily.
Bala slips under a jab.
Bala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackfoot dodges the punch combination from Bala.
Bala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackfoot's half guard.
Bala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blackfoot!
Blackfoot has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackfoot is squirming around, avoiding Bala's attempts to control the action.
Blackfoot tries to lock up and control but Bala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bala tries to control but Blackfoot wriggling away.
Bala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blackfoot wants to control but Bala is having none of it.
Blackfoot swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bala wants to take his opponent's back but Blackfoot doesn't allow it.
Blackfoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bala looking to finish Blackfoot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blackfoot!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bala pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blackfoot 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackfoot is looking to get to half guard.
Bala tries to control but Blackfoot wriggling away.
Bala takes Blackfoot's back.
Blackfoot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blackfoot 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackfoot wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bala in particular looking to stall.
Blackfoot wants to improve his position but Bala is controlling well.
Bala wants to pass the guard but Blackfoot is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackfoot tries to reverse the position but Bala maintains control.
Bala blocks Blackfoot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blackfoot is on top in guard.
Blackfoot 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.
Bala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackfoot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackfoot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blackfoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ontario Blackfoot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackfoot.
Bala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target.
Bala moves out of range as Blackfoot strikes.
Blackfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackfoot. Bala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackfoot misses with a looping left.
Bala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A leg kick checked by Blackfoot.
Bala slips under a jab.
Bala throws a sloppy head kick and Blackfoot moves out of range easily.
Bala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackfoot. That snapped Bala's head back.
Blackfoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackfoot jabs Bala right on the nose. Bala blinks but takes it well.
Bala is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackfoot finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bala lands in his opponent's guard.
Blackfoot wants to get back to his feet but Bala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bala seems to have recovered his senses.
Bala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blackfoot dives on top into guard.
Bala is breathing heavily.
Blackfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blackfoot wants to pass the guard but Bala is keeping the position.
Bala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackfoot is aware though and is defending well.
Blackfoot drops back looking for a leg! Bala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bala manages to kick Blackfoot off! Blackfoot jumps back into Bala's guard.
Bala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackfoot defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala working for a triangle but Blackfoot defends it easily.
Blackfoot distracts Bala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackfoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackfoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bala looking for a guillotine here but Blackfoot defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot working some strikes from top position.
Blackfoot won't allow Bala to sweep him here.
Blackfoot trying to control but Bala is working from the bottom.
Blackfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Blackfoot is working Bala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blackfoot connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackfoot wanted to stand there but Bala had control of the position.
Bala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackfoot defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackfoot defends it easily.
Blackfoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blackfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blackfoot works over Bala with some ground and pound from guard.
Blackfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bala has his foot on Blackfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackfoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blackfoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ontario Blackfoot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blackfoot lands a jab.
A big right from Blackfoot misses.
Bala misses with a hook. Blackfoot ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Blackfoot misses.
Blackfoot connects with a body shot.
Blackfoot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackfoot slips under a jab.
Blackfoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bala staying out of range there.
Bala slips under a jab.
Blackfoot lands a head shot.
Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Bala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackfoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
Ontario Blackfoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackfoot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackfoot pinned against the cage. Blackfoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackfoot thuds a left hand into Bala's body.
Blackfoot misses with a straight left.
Blackfoot thows a body shot but no joy.
Bala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws a hook but Bala blocks it.
Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Bala.
Blackfoot throws a jab when Bala was well out of range.
Bala scores a takedown into full mount!
Blackfoot can't escape the position.
Bala Bala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bala thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blackfoot swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bala throwing strikes here but Blackfoot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blackfoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackfoot is working hard here to advance position.
Bala trying to control but Blackfoot is having none of it.
Bala manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blackfoot to take his back!
Bala doesn't have the hooks in and Blackfoot manages to turn into his guard.
Bala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackfoot is one step ahead there.
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackfoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackfoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ontario Blackfoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot 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.
Blackfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackfoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackfoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackfoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackfoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackfoot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bala keeping moving, preventing Blackfoot from controlling successfully.
Bala Bala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bala moves away from the strike by Blackfoot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ontario Blackfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackfoot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ontario Blackfoot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by Fallin' - Judgment Night Soundtrack. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elkins.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Elkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkins tries to avoid it.
Hayes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elkins pulls his head out easily.
Elkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Hayes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayes trying to control but Elkins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Elkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elkins's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins tries to roll but Hayes sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins trying to control the action but Hayes just sinks the hooks in.
Hayes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hayes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Hayes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hayes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Elkins tries to hold on but Hayes pushes him away.
Elkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hayes. What's that going to do exactly?
Elkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.
Elkins looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
Hayes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hayes lands a front kick.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayes lands with a slapping head kick.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Lester Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Elkins.
Elkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Hayes throws a head kick but Elkins moves out of range.
Hayes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Elkins throws a good cross that connects.
Cody Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Elkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elkins off to one side.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Elkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkins tries to avoid it.
Hayes scores with a head kick.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayes defends it nicely.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Elkins defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Elkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Elkins dives in and grabs Hayes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes down on Elkins's head and hops out.
Hayes lands a front kick.
Hayes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Elkins pushes him off.
Elkins misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Hayes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Elkins circles away.
A good leg kick by Hayes.
Elkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Elkins persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkins.
Hayes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elkins's head.
Hayes moves into the clinch.
Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hayes prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins blocks an elbow strike.
Hayes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayes lands an elbow just above Elkins 's eye.
Elkins is breathing heavily.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses.
Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elkins blocks the elbow strike.
Elkins blocks the elbow strike.
Elkins dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elkins blocks the elbow strike.
Elkins dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes lands a nice elbow.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elkins pushes Hayes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elkins lands a body shot.
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.
Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Elkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elkins dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Elkins blocks the elbow strike.
Elkins tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.
Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elkins blocks the elbow strike.
Elkins dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Elkins wants a takedown.
Lester Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Elkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hayes can't fight it off and eventually Elkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Hayes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Elkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hayes screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Elkins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cody Elkins! Cody Elkins retains his featherweight title!
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